Mechatronics Design Engineer

Thermcraft; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermcraft, Inc., a leading manufacturer in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking a Mechatronics Design Engineer to lead product design across industrial furnace and thermal processing equipment.

The role combines mechanical design expertise with knowledge of electrical components, requiring SolidWorks modeling, BOM creation, and strong cross-functional collaboration to standardize components and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline (Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical)
• 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong SolidWorks skills and experience creating detailed drawings and BOMs
• Knowledge of mechanical design, industrial electrical components, and DFM
• Lean manufacturing/Value engineering experience preferred
• Excellent problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical assemblies and systems in SolidWorks; produce detailed drawings and BOMs.
• Standardize mechanical and electrical components to reduce variation and simplify purchasing.
• Create and maintain 3D models, drawings, configurable assemblies, and CAD libraries.
• Develop design standards and guidelines to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities to improve manufacturability and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, and others on new product introductions.
• Work with Engineering, Operations, Sales and Supply Chain to improve product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

Skills

SolidWorks

Mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation & drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechatronics Design Engineer

Description

Company: Thermcraft, Inc. | Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina | Ownership: 100% Employee-Owned Company

Thermcraft, Inc., a 100% employee-owned manufacturer located in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking a versatile Mechatronics Design Engineer to lead product design, mechanical engineering, electromechanical systems, CAD design, SolidWorks modeling, product standardization, and continuous improvement across our industrial furnace and thermal processing equipment product lines.

The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical design skills with a solid understanding of electrical components used in industrial equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Design & Product Development: Design mechanical assemblies and systems using SolidWorks while developing detailed engineering drawings and bills of materials. Apply a strong understanding of industrial electrical components—including heaters, sensors, thermocouples, wiring, relays, switches, and control components - to ensure designs are functional, manufacturable, and standardized.
• Component Standardization: Evaluate existing products and establish preferred mechanical and electrical components to reduce part variation, simplify purchasing, improve serviceability, and promote reuse across product lines.
• CAD & Engineering Documentation: Create and maintain accurate 3D models, manufacturing drawings, configurable assemblies, engineering documentation, and standardized CAD libraries.
• Process Development: Develop engineering standards, design guidelines, and documentation processes that improve design consistency, reduce engineering time, and support efficient manufacturing.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to reduce cost and improve manufacturability through value engineering, product simplification, and increased utilization of obsolete and slow-moving inventory.
• Manufacturing Support: Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, and Quality to resolve manufacturing issues, improve assembly processes, and support new product introductions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Supply Chain to develop practical solutions that improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience: 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks and experience creating detailed engineering drawings and bills of materials.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, industrial electrical components, manufacturing processes, and design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Continuous Improvement: Experience with Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, value engineering, and component standardization is preferred.
• Communication: Strong problem-solving, organizational, and cross-functional communication skills.