Mechatronics Design Engineer – Employee-Owned & Impactful

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

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.