Mechanical Designer – ThermoDrive Engineering

Laitram LLC; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Intralox ThermoDrive Engineering in Harahan, LA is seeking a Designer to assist project teams with the design and development of new equipment and fixtures for the ThermoDrive New Products group. The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver with a hands-on approach to design parts and assemblies that meet project requirements.

You will create detailed 2D and 3D designs using SolidWorks, fabricate and test designs, and lead design reviews with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering/Industrial Technology or minimum 5 years related work experience.
• Excellent technical/cad skills with a hands-on approach.
• Proficient in CAD software: SolidWorks or similar.

Responsibilities

• Work with Project Engineer to develop project scope, technical requirements, test plans, and timeline.
• Create detailed 2D and 3D part and assembly designs using SolidWorks that meet design and manufacturability requirements.
• Fabricate, assemble, and test designs to the project requirements.
• Effectively communicate feedback to the Project Engineer.
• Host and facilitate design reviews with project stakeholders, incorporate feedback into technical designs.
• Utilize 3D printing technologies to quickly troubleshoot and iterate designs.
• Contribute ideas/designs and make recommendations to improve products and/or tests conducted.
• Draft assembly, operation, and maintenance manuals for equipment designed.
• Provide training on the operation of designs as needed.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree in Engineering/Industrial Technology

Tools

3D Printing

MS Office

Job description

Intralox ThermoDrive Engineering has an opening for a Designer to assist engineering project teams with the design and development of new equipment and fixtures for the ThermoDrive New Products group. The ideal candidate will be a highly creative problem solver with a hands‑on approach to design parts and assemblies to meet project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Project Engineer to develop project scope, technical requirements, test plans, and timeline
• Create detailed 2D and 3D part and assembly designs using SolidWorks that meet design and manufacturability requirements
• Fabricate, assemble, and test designs to the project requirements.
• Effectively communicate feedback to the Project Engineer
• Host and facilitate design reviews with project stakeholders, incorporate feedback into technical designs
• Utilize 3D printing technologies, applying a Fail-Fast approach, to quickly troubleshoot and iterate designs to meet project timelines
• Contribute ideas/designs and make recommendations to improve products and/or tests conducted
• Draft assembly, operation, and maintenance manuals for equipment designed
• Provide training on the operation of designs as needed

Requirements

• Associate degree in Engineering/Industrial Technology, CAD Design, related field or minimum 5 years related work experience
• Excellent technical creative problem solving and mechanical aptitude with a hands‑on approach
• Highly proficient at utilizing CAD software: SolidWorks or similar
• Willingness to take appropriate risks with an 80/20 phase solution mindset
• Self-managed, detail oriented, team-player with good written and oral communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds safely, and be able to work some outside
• Must have an understanding of safe work practices, proper handling of tools, electricity, etc.
• Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time for training, supplier visits, trade shows, etc
• Sense of ownership and pride in one’s work and contribution to the team