Business Development Engineer Location: New Orleans, LA (Onsite)
Division: Intralox
Category: Engineering
Position Overview
Intralox is seeking a Business Development Engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of customer challenges, technical innovation, and commercial strategy. This role is ideal for an engineer who is naturally curious, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and motivated by understanding both customer needs and business impact.
You will help shape new product opportunities by translating real-world customer problems into innovative, manufacturable, and commercially viable solutions—partnering closely with engineering, commercial teams, and customers throughout the process.
Key Responsibilities
• Own the new product development process from problem definition through early sales efforts
• Capture and synthesize voice-of-customer insights to inform product direction
• Connect commercial needs with technical solutions
• Develop and cultivate product development vision in partnership with assigned commercial segments
• Identify and translate economic drivers behind customer decision-making into product implications
• Collaborate with commercial teams to communicate technical functionality and customer value of new products
• Work cross-functionally to:
o Support patent development with in-house patent attorneys
o Validate product performance through internal and field testing
o Develop product designs, documentation, and support materials
Required Qualifications
Candidates must be able to reliably commute to our New Orleans, LA office
• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
(Controls or Electrical Engineering considered with strong mechanical interest)
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to work onsite in the New Orleans office
• Ability to meet functional job requirements in industrial environments (e.g., climbing ladders)
• Willingness to travel approximately 30%
Preferred Qualifications
• High level of mechanical aptitude
• Academic or practical experience in business, commercial strategy, or customer-facing roles
• Proficiency with SolidWorks®, Pro-E®, or similar CAD tools
• Experience in product design and development
• Exposure to project management or project planning
Reasons to Join Intralox
• Real impact: Your work directly influences new products that are deployed globally and solve meaningful customer problems
• Innovation-driven: Intralox consistently invests in R&D and files dozens of patents each year
• Self-managed culture: Employees are trusted to take ownership, make decisions, and drive results
• Cross-functional exposure: Work closely with engineering, commercial, manufacturing, and customers
• Long-term stability: Privately held, financially strong organization with a 50+ year track record
• Career growth: Opportunities to grow technically, commercially, or into broader leadership roles
Benefits & Total Rewards
Intralox and Laitram offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, designed to support employees both professionally and personally.
Benefits include:
• Competitive base salary and performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Paid time off (4 weeks), holidays, and parental leave
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Relocation assistance (when applicable)
• Wellness programs and resources
• A values-driven, people-first culture focused on long-term careers—not short-term gains
