Mechanical Engineer: Design, Analysis & Prototyping

Laitram LLC; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Laitram Machinery, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to assist senior engineers on various projects including new product development, improvements, data analysis, and manufacturing/process enhancements. The role reports to the Engineering Manager and requires collaboration with Manufacturing/Sales/Service teams.

Responsibilities include design, analysis, CAD modeling, BOM management, testing, and cross-department coordination. Travel domestically and internationally is required as needed.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Strong analytical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Component research (bearings, motors, etc.).
• Machine design and structural analysis.
• 3D CAD.
• Bill of materials, product structure, inventory issues related to design changes.
• Prototype specification/assembly.
• Testing and post processing of collected data.
• Meetings - schedule, agenda, minutes, follow up.
• Project specification preparation.
• Timeline preparation/monitoring.
• Input from other departments on proposed design changes.
• Administering project check-off lists.
• Implementation of solutions.
• Manual preparation - assembly, parts, operations.
• Field work - research problems, monitor tests, installations.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Willingness to travel

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

FEA

CFD

Excel

MATLAB

Mathcad

Job description

Laitram Machinery, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to assist senior engineers on various projects including new product development, improvements, data analysis, and manufacturing/process enhancements. The role reports to the Engineering Manager and requires collaboration with Manufacturing/Sales/Service teams.

Responsibilities include design, analysis, CAD modeling, BOM management, testing, and cross-department coordination. Travel domestically and internationally is required as needed.