Join Westmag as a Hardware Test Engineer to ensure the reliability and performance of drone motors and robotic actuators.
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Last verified on the company career page 1 hour ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Develop, maintain, and execute motor and actuator test processes
- Design and build test rigs for production and R&D hardware
- Analyze test data to identify trends and root causes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to root cause issues
- Document test processes and develop testing SOPs
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
- 3+ years of experience in test engineering or a related function
- Experience designing and building test equipment
- Strong analytical skills
- Proficient with test equipment and data acquisition systems
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Nice to have
- Experience with drone motor or robotic actuator testing
- Knowledge of motor control and thermal management
- Experience with test automation and software tools
Practical constraints
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement.
Joblaze summary
In the role of Hardware Test Engineer at Westmag, the individual is responsible for developing and executing test processes for drone motors and robotic actuators, ensuring their reliability and performance. Key skills include proficiency in designing test rigs, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to address performance issues. This position is ideal for someone with over three years of experience in test engineering, particularly in the robotics or aerospace sectors. Westmag's focus on innovation and quality in the U.S. manufacturing space adds a significant dimension to the role.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 19, 2026. Last confirmed on Westmag's careers page October 19, 2026.
- Mechanical Engineering appears in 4.5% of 3173 comparable mid other roles in United States; Test Engineering appears in 0.2% of 3173 comparable mid other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Hardware Test Engineer role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Test Engineering.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Westmag targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Hardware Test Engineer role at Westmag.
From the original posting
About the role
As a Hardware Test Engineer at Westmag, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our drone motors and robotic actuators. You will own all aspects of the test function, from designing test rigs to proposing design and process improvements based on test data. You will collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and customer teams to uphold product excellence and customer satisfaction.
What you'll own
Develop, maintain, and execute motor and actuator test processes.
Design and build test rigs for production and R&D hardware.
Analyze test data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, and field applications to root cause reliability and performance issues.
Support new product qualification and certification activities.
Document test processes, develop testing SOPs, and hire and train test technicians.
Required qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
3+ years of experience in test engineering, or a related function, preferably in motor, robotics, or aerospace industries.
Experience designing and building test equipment and implementing test programs.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive design and process improvements.
Proficient with test equipment (dynamometer, oscilloscope, power analyzer, etc.), data acquisition systems, and statistical analysis tools.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams.
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred qualifications
Experience with drone motor or robotic actuator testing.
Knowledge of motor control, thermal management, and reliability engineering.
Experience with test automation and software tools for test management.
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