{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e4a27ab5ef9bdaa2957cd56a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e4a27ab5ef9bdaa2957cd56a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e4a27ab5ef9bdaa2957cd56a","title":"Mechatronics Engineer - Product Development","description":"Company & Position Overview:\nJB Poindexter & Co (JBPCO) is a privately held, diversified manufacturing company forecasting $2.75B in annual revenue and 9,000 team members in 2026. JBPCO prides itself on providing best-in-class commercial automotive and industrial vehicles. The nine operating subsidiaries, covering approximately 70 locations, are engaged in the production of commercial truck bodies, step-vans, utility trucks, ambulances, funeral coaches, limousines, electric and alternative fuel vehicles, pickup truck bed enclosures, and expandable foam plastic packaging. For more information about our industry leading brands and products, visit JBPoindexter.com or connect on LinkedIn.\n\nWe 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nThe ideal candidate is mechanically strong, comfortable designing parts and assemblies in SolidWorks, 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.\n\nWhile 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\n\nDesign and develop mechanical and mechatronic systems for commercial vehicle applications using SolidWorks, including structures, mechanisms, mounts, enclosures, automation features, and vehicle-integrated components.\nCreate 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.\nIntegrate mechanical systems with electrical hardware including wiring harnesses, sensors, actuators, relays, motors, controllers, and ECUs, with consideration for packaging, routing, diagnostics, and serviceability.\nCollaborate 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.\nSupport hands-on prototype builds, vehicle installations, testing, validation, root-cause analysis, and production implementation activities, including DVP&R, DFMEA/PFMEA, and design reviews.\nPerform engineering analysis and product evaluation using hand calculations and, where applicable, tools such as SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS, or COMSOL.\nWork closely with fabrication, manufacturing, suppliers, and business units to support product launches, continuous improvement, VAVE initiatives, and engineering problem solving across multiple programs.\nLead or support cross-functional engineering projects from concept through production release while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to engineering standards and best practices\nQualifications and Skills:\n\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related engineering field.\n5+ years of engineering experience in mechanical design, product development, vehicle systems, automation, machinery, or mechatronic systems.\nStrong mechanical design experience using SolidWorks.\nExperience designing mechanical components, assemblies, brackets, enclosures, mounts, linkages, actuated systems, or vehicle-mounted products.\nWorking knowledge of electrical system integration, wiring harness routing, connectors, sensors, actuators, and control modules.\nPractical understanding of control systems, system inputs/outputs, sensors, actuators, and feedback-based operation.\nAbility to support hands-on prototype builds, troubleshooting, validation, and manufacturing implementation.\nStrong understanding of:\nGD&T\nTolerance analysis\nDFM/DFA\nProduct lifecycle\nDFMEA/PFMEA\nDVP&R\nEngineering change processes\nAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.\nStrong communication skills for working with customers, suppliers, manufacturing teams, and cross-functional engineering teams.\nAbility to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team.\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nExperience in commercial vehicles, automotive, specialty vehicles, upfit systems, truck bodies, or heavy-duty equipment.\nExperience designing or supporting wiring harnesses for vehicle or industrial applications.\nFamiliarity with 12V/24V vehicle electrical systems, relays, fuses, switches, sensors, actuators, and control modules.\nFamiliarity with CAN, J1939, or vehicle networked systems.\nWorking knowledge of C#, C++, and/or Python.\nExperience developing or supporting prototype control systems, test scripts, or automation tools.\nExperience with SolidWorks routing, harness packaging, or electrical/mechanical packaging studies.\nExperience with FEA tools such as COMSOL, SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS, or similar.\nPractical fabrication, machining, welding, 3D printing, or shop-floor experience.\nExperience with automotive and commercial truck standards such as SAE, ISO, and FMVSS.\nExperience supporting production launches, supplier development, and manufacturing process improvements.\nExperience working in cross-functional product development teams with mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing stakeholders.\nWhat We Are Looking For\n\nWe are looking for a mechanically strong engineer who can think beyond pure mechanical design and understand how mechanical systems interact with electrical hardware, controls, and software. The ideal candidate is practical, hands-on, and comfortable moving between CAD, the shop floor, prototype vehicles, supplier discussions, and engineering reviews.\nThis person should be able to design a mechanical system, understand how it will be wired, consider how it will be controlled, and help troubleshoot it when the full system is assembled. They do not need to be a dedicated software engineer, but they should be capable of communicating with software and controls teams and understanding how code, sensors, actuators, and mechanical hardware come together.\nThe right candidate is a broad, adaptable problem solver who enjoys varied project work, can lead technical efforts when needed, and can support multiple business units across a wide range of product development challenges.\nJ.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.\nThis policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.\n\n#LI-ER1","company":"Eavx","rawCompany":"eavx","city":"Ann Arbor","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-21T12:13:06.379Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.05","title":"Mechatronics Engineers","slug":"mechatronics-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"336110","title":"Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"automobile-and-light-duty-motor-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Mechatronics Engineer - Product Development","description":"Company & Position Overview:\nJB Poindexter & Co (JBPCO) is a privately held, diversified manufacturing company forecasting $2.75B in annual revenue and 9,000 team members in 2026. JBPCO prides itself on providing best-in-class commercial automotive and industrial vehicles. The nine operating subsidiaries, covering approximately 70 locations, are engaged in the production of commercial truck bodies, step-vans, utility trucks, ambulances, funeral coaches, limousines, electric and alternative fuel vehicles, pickup truck bed enclosures, and expandable foam plastic packaging. For more information about our industry leading brands and products, visit JBPoindexter.com or connect on LinkedIn.\n\nWe 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nThe ideal candidate is mechanically strong, comfortable designing parts and assemblies in SolidWorks, 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.\n\nWhile 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\n\nDesign and develop mechanical and mechatronic systems for commercial vehicle applications using SolidWorks, including structures, mechanisms, mounts, enclosures, automation features, and vehicle-integrated components.\nCreate 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.\nIntegrate mechanical systems with electrical hardware including wiring harnesses, sensors, actuators, relays, motors, controllers, and ECUs, with consideration for packaging, routing, diagnostics, and serviceability.\nCollaborate 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.\nSupport hands-on prototype builds, vehicle installations, testing, validation, root-cause analysis, and production implementation activities, including DVP&R, DFMEA/PFMEA, and design reviews.\nPerform engineering analysis and product evaluation using hand calculations and, where applicable, tools such as SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS, or COMSOL.\nWork closely with fabrication, manufacturing, suppliers, and business units to support product launches, continuous improvement, VAVE initiatives, and engineering problem solving across multiple programs.\nLead or support cross-functional engineering projects from concept through production release while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to engineering standards and best practices\nQualifications and Skills:\n\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related engineering field.\n5+ years of engineering experience in mechanical design, product development, vehicle systems, automation, machinery, or mechatronic systems.\nStrong mechanical design experience using SolidWorks.\nExperience designing mechanical components, assemblies, brackets, enclosures, mounts, linkages, actuated systems, or vehicle-mounted products.\nWorking knowledge of electrical system integration, wiring harness routing, connectors, sensors, actuators, and control modules.\nPractical understanding of control systems, system inputs/outputs, sensors, actuators, and feedback-based operation.\nAbility to support hands-on prototype builds, troubleshooting, validation, and manufacturing implementation.\nStrong understanding of:\nGD&T\nTolerance analysis\nDFM/DFA\nProduct lifecycle\nDFMEA/PFMEA\nDVP&R\nEngineering change processes\nAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.\nStrong communication skills for working with customers, suppliers, manufacturing teams, and cross-functional engineering teams.\nAbility to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team.\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nExperience in commercial vehicles, automotive, specialty vehicles, upfit systems, truck bodies, or heavy-duty equipment.\nExperience designing or supporting wiring harnesses for vehicle or industrial applications.\nFamiliarity with 12V/24V vehicle electrical systems, relays, fuses, switches, sensors, actuators, and control modules.\nFamiliarity with CAN, J1939, or vehicle networked systems.\nWorking knowledge of C#, C++, and/or Python.\nExperience developing or supporting prototype control systems, test scripts, or automation tools.\nExperience with SolidWorks routing, harness packaging, or electrical/mechanical packaging studies.\nExperience with FEA tools such as COMSOL, SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS, or similar.\nPractical fabrication, machining, welding, 3D printing, or shop-floor experience.\nExperience with automotive and commercial truck standards such as SAE, ISO, and FMVSS.\nExperience supporting production launches, supplier development, and manufacturing process improvements.\nExperience working in cross-functional product development teams with mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing stakeholders.\nWhat We Are Looking For\n\nWe are looking for a mechanically strong engineer who can think beyond pure mechanical design and understand how mechanical systems interact with electrical hardware, controls, and software. The ideal candidate is practical, hands-on, and comfortable moving between CAD, the shop floor, prototype vehicles, supplier discussions, and engineering reviews.\nThis person should be able to design a mechanical system, understand how it will be wired, consider how it will be controlled, and help troubleshoot it when the full system is assembled. They do not need to be a dedicated software engineer, but they should be capable of communicating with software and controls teams and understanding how code, sensors, actuators, and mechanical hardware come together.\nThe right candidate is a broad, adaptable problem solver who enjoys varied project work, can lead technical efforts when needed, and can support multiple business units across a wide range of product development challenges.\nJ.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.\nThis policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.\n\n#LI-ER1","datePosted":"2026-07-21T12:13:06.379Z","dateModified":"2026-07-21T12:13:06.379Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Eavx","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Ann Arbor","addressRegion":"MI","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"e4a27ab5ef9bdaa2957cd56a"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e4a27ab5ef9bdaa2957cd56a"}}