Mechatronics Engineer

Mechatronics Engineer – Product Development

Company: JB Poindexter & Co., Corporate Engineering and Product Development

Role Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: 5+ Years

We are the Corporate Engineering and Product Development organization within JB Poindexter & Co., supporting nine business units across the company’s portfolio of commercial vehicle and upfit solutions spanning Class 1–7 vehicles. This team leads the development and launch of innovative products and technologies across a diverse set of applications and end markets.

We operate in a highly dynamic, project-based environment, managing programs ranging from rapid development cycles (weeks) to complex, multi-year product launches, while partnering closely with business units, customers, and suppliers to bring fresh solutions to market.

We are seeking a hands‑on Mechatronics Engineer with 5+ years of experience to join our Corporate Engineering and Product Development team. This role is intended for an engineer with a strong mechanical foundation who can also work across electrical systems, harness design, control systems, and software‑adjacent development.

The ideal candidate is mechanically strong, comfortable designing parts and assemblies in Solid Works, and experienced supporting real product development from concept through prototype, validation, and production release. This individual should also be capable of working with electrical components, wiring harnesses, sensors, actuators, control modules, and system‑level integration.

While this role is primarily mechanical in nature, the engineer should be able to collaborate effectively with software and controls teams and preferably have working familiarity with C#, C++, and/or Python
. This is not intended to be a pure software role, but the ability to understand, troubleshoot, and contribute to software‑controlled mechanical or electrical systems is highly valuable.

This position is ideal for a broad, practical engineer who enjoys mechanical design, vehicle systems, prototyping, controls, electrical integration, and solving complex cross‑functional engineering problems.

• Design and develop mechanical and mechatronic systems for commercial vehicle applications using Solid Works
  , including structures, mechanisms, mounts, enclosures, automation features, and vehicle‑integrated components.
• Create 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation while applying GD&T, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, and sound engineering practices to deliver manufacturable and durable designs.
• Integrate mechanical systems with electrical hardware including wiring harnesses, sensors, actuators, relays, motors, controllers, and ECUs, with consideration for packaging, routing, diagnostics, and serviceability.
• Collaborate with electrical, controls, and software teams to support electro‑mechanical system integration, control logic development, troubleshooting, and validation, including working familiarity with C#, C++, and/or Python
  .
• Support hands‑on prototype builds, vehicle installations, testing, validation, root‑cause analysis, and production implementation activities, including DVP&R, DFMEA/PFMEA, and design reviews.
• Perform engineering analysis and product evaluation using hand calculations and, where applicable, tools such as Solid Works Simulation, ANSYS, or COMSOL
  .
• Work closely with fabrication, manufacturing, suppliers, and business units to support product launches, continuous improvement, VAVE initiatives, and engineering problem solving across multiple programs.
• Lead or support cross‑functional engineering projects from concept through production release while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to engineering standards and best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related engineering field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in mechanical design, product development, vehicle systems, automation, machinery, or mechatronic systems.
• Strong mechanical design experience using Solid Works.
• Experience designing mechanical components,…