Hands-on internship supporting production of drone motors and robotic actuators. Tasks include assembly, production-line setup and improvements, process documentation, quality testing, and contributing to production-ramp projects with reporting and documentation.
About Westmag
RequirementsEligibility & Qualifications
Westmag is the American manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators, backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, NFDG, Menlo Ventures, and other top investors. Westmag is committed to building and scaling in the U.S. to serve the global market. For more information, visit westmag.com.
About the Internship & Co-op ProgramWestmag offers exciting Internship and Co-op opportunities for students eager to gain hands-on experience in the fields of engineering, operations, product development, and business functions. Interns and co-op students will work closely with experienced professionals, contributing to impactful projects that support Westmag’s mission to innovate in drone motor manufacturing.
Role Description- Work on the production floor supporting advanced manufacturing of drone motors and robotic actuators.
- Assist with assembly, process documentation, and production-line setup and improvements.
- Support quality and testing activities to ensure products meet manufacturing standards.
- Contribute to hands-on production-ramp projects, documentation, and reporting as assigned.
RequirementsEligibility & Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program related to Engineering, Operations, Business, or a relevant field.
- Strong interest in robotics, drone technology, manufacturing, or technology startups.
- Previous internship or project-based student org experience (Formula SAE, Rocketry, Design Build Fly, etc.)
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Good communication skills and willingness to learn.
- Basic knowledge of relevant tools or software (CAD, Excel, data analysis, etc.) preferred but not required.
- Authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the internship/co-op period.
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