Senior Mechanical Engineer – New Product Development

Laitram LLC; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Intralox, a global leader in conveyor and industrial automation, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer for the New Product Development team in the United States. You will own design-from-concept to launch, creating reliable mechanical and electromechanical systems and guiding projects to production readiness.

You will leverage SolidWorks and other tools to prototype, test, and iterate, collaborating across R&D, manufacturing, and business development to deliver innovative solutions with speed and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5 years hands-on engineering experience.
• Proven expertise in 3D modeling with SolidWorks, Pro-E, Inventor, etc.
• Exceptional mechanical design and prototyping skills.
• A builder’s mindset: eager to test, learn, and improve quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development from concept to launch, shaping the future of industrial automation.
• Take ownership of full-cycle projects: scope, timeline, and deliverables.
• Design, build, and test innovative mechanical and electromechanical systems using advanced tools (SolidWorks preferred).
• Engineer and evaluate system performance through experiments and data-driven testing.
• Build, qualify, and refine test equipment.
• Collaborate across R&D, manufacturing and business development, drive brainstorming and design reviews.
• Communicate progress, risks, and results across multidisciplinary teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Pro-E

Inventor

Job description

General Summary Intralox is a division of Laitram, L.L.C., with an extensive portfolio of innovative conveyance solutions and services that improve lives and optimize businesses worldwide. Our global workforce of over 3,000 employees in 20+ countries consist of reliable problem solvers, continuously developing and directly delivering solutions that have driven our customers’ growth worldwide for more than 50 years. Intralox was founded on the principle of doing the right thing, by treating customers, employees, and suppliers with honesty, fairness, and respect. We invest heavily in these values and aim to practice our business philosophy principles every day, which is why we have been consistently recognized for innovation and workplace excellence. We believe in the power of a good idea no matter where it comes from, using trust as the foundation to how we work, and that self-managed people are our greatest asset. We listen objectively, think creatively, and deliver results. To learn more about our company culture, philosophy, and benefits, please visit our company page.

Be the engineer who builds what’s next. At Intralox, innovation is the way we work. As a recognized global leader in conveyor and industrial automation, we invite you to join a company that puts creativity, trust, and self-management at its core. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer on our New Product Development (NPD) team, your ideas will move from concept to real-world solutions that optimize businesses worldwide. In this role, you will not only design—you will create, test, iterate, and launch systems that redefine entire industries. You’ll own your projects, drive decisions, and see direct impact—without bureaucracy. At Intralox, you’ll thrive by building, testing, and learning fast in an environment that acknowledges contribution, fosters continuous improvement, and rewards innovation and results.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

What You’ll Do:

• Lead design and development from concept to launch, shaping the future of industrial automation
• Take ownership of full-cycle projects: scope, timeline, and deliverables
• Design, build, and test innovative mechanical and electromechanical systems using advanced tools (SolidWorks preferred)
• Engineer and evaluate system performance through experiments and data-driven testing
• Build, qualify, and continually refine custom test equipment
• Collaborate across functions including R&D, manufacturing and business development, drive brainstorming and design reviews
• Communicate progress, risks, and results across multidisciplinary teams

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 5 years hands-on engineering experience
• Proven expertise in 3D modeling (SolidWorks, Pro-E, Inventor, etc.)
• Exceptional mechanical design and prototyping skills
• A builder’s mindset: eager to test, learn, and improve—quickly