Mechanical Design Engineer

Extron; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Extron, a leader in AV hardware and software, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Raleigh, NC, to drive mechanical design across electronic product packaging. You will heavily use 3D CAD (SolidWorks or Inventor), create 2D drawings, develop BOMs, and perform CFD-based thermal analysis to ensure performance and manufacturability.

The role involves collaboration with engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets, and requires a strong design

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant mechanical design experience, or a master’s degree with at least 2 years of experience.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling using SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor.
• Thermal simulation experience using CFD tools.
• Design experience with injection molding, die casting, and sheet metal fabrication.
• Product design experience of business, commercial or consumer electronic products.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Proficient with standard engineering and productivity software tools.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design and development of components, assemblies, and enclosures for electronic products.
• Develop complex mechanical designs using 3D CAD and create 2D drawings.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation including BOMs and specs.
• Perform thermal analysis and CFD simulations for thermal performance.
• Coordinate with other departments and purchasing to meet schedules and costs.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure specs and quality.
• Identify and resolve complex design challenges through reasoning and hands-on problem solving.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Thermal analysis

Verbal & written comms

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering (with 2+ years experience)

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

CFD software

Job description

• Office: Extron USA
• Location: Raleigh, NC
• Department: Engineering
• # of Openings: 1

MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
This is a hybrid position. Employees must live within commutable distance to the office*
Company Overview
Extron is a leading developer and manufacturer of professional AV hardware and software solutions which serve the ever-changing needs of organizations around the world as they strive to better communicate. Each Extron product is carefully engineered to provide best-in-class performance, intuitive operation and exceptional reliability. At Extron, the passion for our products is evidenced by our company culture which encourages innovation and provides opportunities for individual career growth. Our teams develop and release over 100 new products a year and continue to grow our vast patent portfolio.
Position Overview
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with experience in product design. This individual will be involved in every aspect of the engineering and design cycle of electronic packaging for complex electronic assemblies. This will include a heavy use of 3D CAD modeling, technical drawing creation, component selection, and testing, while meeting cost, performance, and quality requirements.
Responsibilities

• Mechanical design and development of components, assemblies, and enclosures for electronic products, ensuring performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability objectives are achieved.
• Develop complex mechanical designs for electronic equipment using 3D CAD modeling and generating 2D engineering drawings using SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including technical drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs), to support prototyping, product validation, design verification, and production release.
• Perform thermal analysis using (CFD) simulation tools to evaluate, optimize, and validate product thermal performance and cooling solutions.
• Interface with other engineering departments and purchasing to coordinate projects to ensure technical requirements, schedules and cost targets are met.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure components and assemblies meet engineering specifications, quality requirements, and performance standards throughout fabrication, assembly, and testing.
• Identify and resolve complex mechanical design challenges through analytical thinking, creativity, and hands‑on problem‑solving.

Qualified Candidates Will Have

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant mechanical design experience, or a master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline with at least 2 years of relevant industry experience.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling using SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor.
• Thermal simulation experience using CFD simulation tools.
• Design experience with variety of mechanical fabrication and manufacturing processes, including injection molding, die casting, and sheet metal fabrication.
• Product design experience of business, commercial or consumer electronic products.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within cross‑functional teams.
• Proficient with standard engineering and productivity software tools.