Fall 2026
Operations Intern
Western Magnetics
11-50 employees
U.S. drone motors and actuators manufacturer
No salary listed
South San Francisco, CA, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
 Operations & Logistics |
|---|
Get referred to Western Magnetics
See people who can refer or advise you
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program related to Engineering, Operations, Business, or a relevant field.
- Authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the internship or co-op period.
- Assist engineering teams in the design, testing, and analysis of drone motors and robotic actuators.
- Support operations with process improvements, inventory management, and supplier coordination.
- Participate in cross-functional projects and collaborate with multiple departments.
- Gain practical experience in advanced manufacturing and product development environments.
- Contribute to documentation, reporting, and research tasks as assigned.
- Strong interest in robotics, drone technology, manufacturing, or technology startups.
- Basic knowledge of relevant tools or software, including computer-aided design, Excel, or data analysis.
Westmag designs and manufactures drone motors and robot actuators in the United States, starting with Factory 01 in South San Francisco. It automates winding, assembly, and testing on an integrated production platform to produce core motion components—the “muscle” of physical AI—for drones, humanoid robots, and other autonomous systems. The company differentiates itself by onshoring production and vertically integrating design, manufacturing, and the supply chain, including upstream subcomponents, to reduce dependence on foreign parts and improve cost control. Its goal is to scale production to hundreds of thousands to millions of motors and actuators annually for domestic and allied customers, while expanding a standardized product catalog for both high- and low-volume buyers.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$11M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2025
Get referred to Western Magnetics
See people who can refer or advise you
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Westmag says production is already ramping, with hundreds of thousands of units on order.
- The August 26, 2026 website shows active testing and ongoing production.
- EU Motors and Modal Motors expanding U.S. factories validate domestic motor demand in 2026.
What critics are saying
- EU Motors opened Florida production in February 2026, compressing Westmag's domestic pricing window.
- Westmag remains seed-funded while Factory 01 ramps, creating an execution deadline before follow-on capital.
- If defense and robotics orders slip, Westmag faces existential cash burn before scale.
What makes Western Magnetics unique
- Westmag vertically integrates design, winding, assembly, and validation in South San Francisco Factory 01.
- June 2, 2026 seed from a16z, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, NFDG, Menlo validates demand.
- Westmag targets domestic drone motors and robot actuators, cutting reliance on foreign components.
Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 0%1 year growth
↑ 0%2 year growth
↑ 0%Westmag emerges with $11 million seed led by Andreessen Horowitz to build america's drone motor and robot actuator industry. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Westmag, the American manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators, emerged from stealth today with $11 million in seed funding led by Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from Founders Fund, Lux Capital, NFDG, Menlo Ventures, and other top investors. Westmag, short for Western Magnetics Company, closed this $11M in funding in...
Westmag, the American manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators, emerged from stealth today with $11 million in seed funding led by Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from Founders Fund, Lux Capital, NFDG, Menlo Ventures, and other top investors.