Mechanical Engineer - ThermoDrive

Laitram LLC; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Intralox, LLC, a division of Laitram, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join its ThermoDrive Engineering Team in New Orleans, LA. You will lead new product development, define specs from commercial needs, and collaborate with a global team of project managers, technicians, and engineers.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 3–5 years in new product development or machine design, hands-on problem solving, SolidWorks CAD and EPDM experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of new product development and/or machine design.
• Hands-on problem solving with a proactive ownership mindset.
• Strong communication and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proficient SolidWorks CAD and EPDM experience.
• Self-managed with the ability to lead projects and coordinate stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support ideation of new products by deriving specs from commercial needs.
• Collaborate across a global team including project managers, fabrication technicians, test engineers, and commercial personnel.
• Own projects through design, prototyping, validation, and manufacturability.
• Design components and assemblies in SolidWorks; document work.
• Coordinate with external suppliers and internal manufacturing teams.
• Lead or participate in design reviews and brainstorming sessions.
• Work with customers with account managers to test products.
• Create fabrication/assembly manuals and test plans.
• Develop training for Production, Maintenance, and Field personnel.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Self-management

Communication

Team player

Project coordination

Problem solving

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

EPDM

MS Office

Job description

Intralox, LLC has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer to work in our ThermoDrive Engineering Team located in our New Orleans, LA office. As a New Product Engineer in this role, you will focus on developing initiatives or enhancements to existing platforms, and design equipment used in the manufacturing and fabrication of products. Applicants must be highly motivated, self-managed, and have the ability to work both independently and in a performance-driven team environment on multiple projects. Intralox is a division of Laitram, L.L.C., with an extensive portfolio of innovative products and services that improve lives and optimize business worldwide each day. Intralox’s conveyance solutions enhance food safety, power e-commerce, and solve challenges for industries from automotive to industrial manufacturing to consumer goods. Together, our 3,000+ global employees are reliable problem solvers, continuously developing and directly delivering solutions that have driven our customers’ growth worldwide for more than 45 years. We consistently and sustainably work together to create long-term value by continuously improving products, services, and processes for our customers. Our award-winning customer service team provides comprehensive support and access to technical experts to deliver fast, reliable solutions. Intralox was founded upon the principle of doing the right thing, by treating customers, employees, and suppliers with honesty, fairness, and respect. We aim as a company to practice these principles every day, which is why we have been consistently recognized for innovation and workplace excellence. We listen objectively, think creatively, and deliver results. To learn more about our company culture, philosophy, and benefits, please visit our company page .

Responsibilities

• Support the ideation of new products by determining engineering specifications from commercial requirements and validating proofs of concept using analytics and/or physical tests
• Collaborate and coordinate within a multi-disciplined global team including project managers, fabrication technicians, test engineers, and commercial business development personnel
• Take technical ownership of projects through all stages—design, functional requirements, prototype development, validation, and manufacturability
• Using SolidWorks, design new and maintain existing components, assemblies, and full systems, using best practices and documenting work
• Work with external suppliers and internal manufacturing teams
• Conduct and/or participate in group design reviews and team brainstorming
• Work directly with customers alongside commercial account managers to secure and execute engineering product tests
• Develop technical documentation including fabrication/assembly manuals and test plans/reports
• Develop and conduct training for Production, Maintenance, and Field personnel

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in new product development and/or machine design
• Strong mechanical aptitude with a “hands-on” approach to engineering
• Solid Modeling/CAD and EPDM workspace experience
• Must have demonstrated aptitude for creative problem solving and innovation
• Self-managed and strong sense of ownership
• Confident and clear communicator (both written and verbal)
• Great attitude and excellent team player
• Microsoft Office expertise
• People skills (presentations, training, customer visits, gathering feedback, etc)
• Willingness to take appropriate risks with an 80/20 phase solution mindset ~5-10% domestic / international travel

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency with Solidworks 5-10 years of experience in new product development and/or machine design
• Experience with or knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA)
• New product development experience, state gate style processes
• Direct mechanical trade experience (Machinist, HVAC, Mechanic, Construction, Furniture or Cabinet Making, etc)