Mechanical Designer

Thermon Industries, Inc; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Disability and Life Insurance

401k with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Thermon Industries, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Designer in Morristown, TN. You will design mechanical and electrical layouts, develop detailed SolidWorks drawings, and create BOMs for boilers and pressure vessels.

The role requires 2–5 years of design experience, an associate degree or technical certificate, and strong electrical/mechanical aptitude. Travel to trade shows and sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or Technical College Certificate required; 2–5 years mechanical design experience preferred.
• SolidWorks experience (2 years) preferred and proficiency with schematics.
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude; boiler/pressure vessel knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop layouts for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Assist in production of detailed mechanical drawings and schematics in SolidWorks.
• Create/modify designs for boilers and pressure vessels to meet customer requirements.
• Develop drawings and Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Coordinate with designers, inspectors, and QA personnel involved in design work.
• Ensure designs comply with ASME/NEC, safety and company standards.
• Assist other departments and manufacturing to improve processes and productivity.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electrical aptitude

Reading drawings

ERP BOM management

PLC capabilities

Pressure vessel knowledge

Education

Associate's degree or Technical College Certificate

2–5 years mechanical design experience

SolidWorks experience 2 years preferred

Boiler/valve sizing knowledge

Ladder logic & schematics

Read mechanical/electrical drawings

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Projects

Access

Infor XA

Job description

Mechanical Designer

Department: Engineering

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Supervisor, Engineering

Job Setting: In Office

Location: Morristown

Who We Are - Thermon

Thermon is a diversified technology company and a global leader in industrial process heating, temperature maintenance, environmental monitoring and temporary power distribution solutions. We deliver engineered solutions that enhance operational awareness, safety, reliability and efficiency to deliver the lowest total cost of ownership.

Thermon offers over 250 products, software and services across multiple brands, providing a range of offerings from boilers, transportation heaters, and liquid load banks to tubing bundles and heat trace. We are the silent guardians of critical infrastructure. From the relentless demands of chemical plants and the intricate networks of rail and transit to the vital pulse of power generation, we innovate solutions that ensure optimal operation, protect critical assets, and maximize efficiency.

We care deeply about the success of our customers, the well‑being of our people, and the reliability of every product we design. This drives our unwavering commitment to safety and integrity in everything we do. Through collaboration, we unite a rich legacy of expertise with a trusted global team, partnering side‑by‑side with our customers. We transfer the warmth needed to make life work.

Located in Morristown, TN 45 minutes northeast of Knoxville, Precision Boilers manufactures industry‑leading electric and fuel‑fired hot water boilers and steam generators plus a wide range of accessories such as deaerators and blowdown tanks. Founded in 1946, Precision Boilersʼ first product was the sump pump. Over the years the company has continued to grow and add new products including the industry recognized High Voltage Jet (HVJ) Electrode Boiler. As a leading employer in the Morristown area, the company maintains a state‑of‑the‑art facility with a well‑trained and stable workforce.Vapor Power International and Precision Boilers are subsidiaries of Thermon.

What is the opportunity?

Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Supervisor, your Mechanical Design expertise will help us produce world‑class heating and boiler solutions for our clients. Grow with us as we introduce new and pioneering products. Enjoy respect and recognition for your contributions as we continue to innovate!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and develop layouts for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Assist in the production of detailed mechanical drawing and schematics in SolidWorks.
• Create and/or modify designs for boilers and pressure vessels to meet customer requirements.
• Develop drawings and Bill of Materials.
• Work with other designers, code inspectors, and quality assurance personnel involved in designing products.
• Produce designs which comply with engineering principles, ASME and NEC code, safety, and customer requirements, as well as company standards.
• Assist other departments, such as marketing, in developing new products or options.
• Assist manufacturing by helping to improve processes, reduce scrap and improve productivity.

The above are considered essential duties and are illustrative of those job tasks, which are fundamental. Employees may be required to perform additional related duties as may be assigned by management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Associate's degree or Technical College Certificate.
• 2 to 5 years of mechanical design experience.
• 2 years SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude
• Pressure vessel or boiler industry experience a plus.
• Experience with boilers, valve sizing, pump sizing.
• Experience with boiler controls and controls methodology.
• Experience with schematics and Ladder logic.
• Ability to read all applicable drawings, including mechanical, electrical schematics and instrumentation.

Skills and Abilities

• Expertise and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Projects, and Access, etc.
• Proficient with SolidWorks for creating and editing models, assemblies, and drawings.
• Managing Bill of Materials in an ERP system.
• Infor or XA experience a plus
• ASME pressure vessel controls and code experience a plus
• Knowledge of PLC capabilities a plus.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to regularly travel to trade shows and manufacturing locations.

Work Environment

This position must perform tasks that involve mainly office exposure, sitting behind a desk performing tasks on a computer. Most of their time, the employee will spend time in the office with low to moderate exposure to noise, heat, and cold environment, other physical requirements include walking, bending, hand dexterity, speaking, seeing, and lifting/moving up to 15 pounds. Steel toe shoes, earplugs and safety glasses are always required while on the production floor.

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• 401k with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off.