Senior Mechanical Engineer — Emerging Capabilities (New Product Development)

Intralox; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Intralox in New Orleans is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and industrialize complex mechanical and electro-mechanical systems that enable new product platforms. You will work at the intersection of Industrial Automation, Conveyor Systems, and Advanced Product Handling to translate customer needs into scalable, manufacturable solutions.

On-site in New Orleans, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, validate designs, and guide prototypes to production.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in new product development, machine design, test equipment, conveyor systems, or electromechanical systems.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering; MS is a plus.
• Strong 3D CAD experience across major programs.
• Deep understanding of machine design and rapid prototyping methods.
• Validated engineering rigor and hands-on troubleshooting mindset.
• Experience with controls automation systems and PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, or actuators.
• Clear, practical communicator for cross-functional teams.
• Self-managed, creative, and quality-focused.

Responsibilities

• Research, innovate, and design next-gen conveyance and product platforms aligned with customer value creation.
• Lead validation and de-risking through prototype builds, testing, and failure analysis.
• Own design and CAD development from concept to production.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams to define requirements.
• Contribute to cost estimation, specifications, manufacturing, and customer training.
• Plan and execute internal testing and field tests; incorporate customer feedback.
• Work with patent attorneys on disclosures, claims, and drawings.
• Prepare technical docs, specs, test plans, and O&M material.
• Perform additional duties to ensure project and company success.

Skills

3D CAD proficiency

Troubleshooting mindset

Controls knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS a plus

Tools

SolidWorks

Pro/ENGINEER

Creo

Inventor

Job description

Join ourEmerging Capabilities team to design, develop, and industrialize complexmechanical and electro-mechanical systemsthat open new product and platform opportunities. You will work at the intersection ofIndustrial Automation,Conveyor Systems, andAdvanced Product Handling, translating customer needs into scalable, manufacturable solutions that create measurable value in customers’ applications.

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.

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

• Research, innovate, ideate, and design next-gen conveyance and product platforms aligned with customer value creation. Create product specifications and make component selection based on needs and trends.
• Lead validation and de-risking throughprototype builds, testing and failure analysis to reduce technical and commercial risk.
• Own design, drawing creation and development in CAD to move project from concept to prototype to production.
• Align and collaborate with cross-functional Engineering, Technical, Manufacturing and Commercial teams to define requirements and specifications to ensure project success.
• Participate in cost estimation, engineering & technical specifications, manufacturing, testing, commissioning, and customer training as part of the new product development team.
• Plan and execute internal testing and field-test; incorporate Voice of Customer feedback for iterative design improvements.
• Partner with patent attorneys on disclosures, claims, drawings and filings for novel concepts to protect IP.
• Prepare technical documentation, specifications, test plans/reports, and O&M material to support manufacturing, service, and customer adoption.
• Perform additional duties as needed to ensure project and company success.

Requirements

• 5+ yearsof experience innew product development, machine design, test equipment, conveyor systems, mechanical systems and/or electromechanical Systems.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering(MS a plus).
• Extensive knowledge, competence and experience with 3D CAD programs (SolidWorks/ProE/Creo/Inventor/etc.)
• Depth inmachine and mechanical design, andrapid prototyping(machining, 3D printing, molding).
• Demonstrated validation rigor and hands-on troubleshooting mindset.
• Working knowledge of controls automation systems and components such as PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, or actuators, with the ability to collaborate effectively with controls and electrical engineering partners.
• Clear, practical communicator who can simplify complex trade-offs for partners in engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams.
• Self-managed, creative, and driven with high standards for quality and execution.

On-sitework in New Orleans, LA; willingness to travel occasionally (Work Authorization:We donotsponsor visas now or in the future. Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. and bebased in—or willing to relocate to—the Greater New Orleans area

Keywords (for discoverability)

Industrial Automation, Conveyor Systems, Advanced Product Handling, Mechatronics, Hygienic Design, CAD (SolidWorks/ProE/Creo/Inventor), PLC/HMI/VFD, Prototype, Inventory & Materials Management, Mechanical Engineer, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Innovation