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Mechanical Designer – ThermoDrive Engineering

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Location
New Orleans, LA
Job Category
Engineering, Manufacturing & Production
Division
Intralox
Job Description (General Summary)

Intralox ThermoDrive Engineering has an opening for a Designer to assist engineering project teams with the design and development of new equipment and fixtures for the ThermoDrive New Products group. The ideal candidate will be a highly creative problem solver with a hands-on approach to design parts and assemblies to meet project requirements.  


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.


Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Responsibilities:

  • Work with the Project Engineer to develop project scope, technical requirements, test plans, and timeline
  • Create detailed 2D and 3D part and assembly designs using SolidWorks that meet design and manufacturability requirements
  • Fabricate, assemble, and test designs to the project requirements. Effectively communicate feedback to the Project Engineer 
  • Host and facilitate design reviews with project stakeholders, incorporate feedback into technical designs
  • Utilize 3D printing technologies, applying a Fail-Fast approach, to quickly troubleshoot and iterate designs to meet project timelines
  • Contribute ideas/designs and make recommendations to improve products and/or tests conducted
  • Draft assembly, operation, and maintenance manuals for equipment designed
  • Provide training on the operation of designs as needed

Requirements:

  • Associate degree in Engineering/Industrial Technology, CAD Design, related field or minimum 5 years related work experience
  • Excellent technical creative problem solving and mechanical aptitude with a hands-on approach
  • Highly proficient at utilizing CAD software: SolidWorks or similar
  • Willingness to take appropriate risks with an 80/20 phase solution mindset
  • Self-managed, detail oriented, team-player with good written and oral communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds safely, and be able to work some outside
  • Must have an understanding of safe work practices, proper handling of tools, electricity, etc.
  • Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time for training, supplier visits, trade shows, etc
  • Sense of ownership and pride in one’s work and contribution to the team

Desired Qualifications:
  • 2+ years in an innovative machine design environment
  • Experience operating within ePDM vault approval workflow system.
  • Basic understanding of engineering drawing GD&T
  • Experience with sheet metal design and fabrication
  • Understanding of machining principles; manual or CNC, experience in Mastercam a plus
  • Experience designing machinery with automation components: pneumatics, linear and rotary motion
  • Familiarity with PLCs/VFDs
  • Experience in manufacturing or production plants
  • Direct mechanical trade experience (Machinist, HVAC, Mechanic, Construction, Furniture or Cabinet Making, etc)
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