Key Responsibilities

• Design industrial equipment, subassemblies, and parts using SolidWorks and engineering configuration tools.
• Analyze customer drawings and specifications to develop manufacturable solutions that meet performance, cost, and safety targets.
• Create and maintain bills of materials (BOMs), engineering drawings, and documentation within PDM systems.
• Lead or contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Gather on-site data, develop installation plans, and support commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional global teams to align design standards and share best practices.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and quality of all design deliverables from concept through project close-out.
• Participate in continuous improvement (CIP) initiatives to streamline design and build processes.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks or equivalent).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and within small teams to meet timelines.
• Hands-on familiarity with hand tools, measuring tools, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to travel 25–35% (domestic and international) and work safely in manufacturing or construction environments.
• Comfortable standing and working for extended periods in non-climate-controlled areas.

Preferred

• Experience with SolidWorks PDM, Visual Basic, or CAD automation tools.
• Background in industrial machinery, conveyors, packaging systems, or equipment installation.
• Field engineering experience including site surveys, testing, or commissioning.
• Exposure to FEA or simulation tools for design validation.
• Knowledge of Lean or Continuous Improvement practices.

Why Join Intralox

• Innovation culture: Work for a company with over 2,000 patents and a $30M+ annual R&D investment.
• Ownership mindset: Self-managed teams where engineers lead their projects end-to-end.
• Career growth: Opportunities across multiple divisions and technologies within Laitram.
• Global impact: Your designs will support factories, food producers, and logistics operations worldwide.
• Recognition & stability: Named a Top Workplace USA for multiple years.

Additional Information

• Travel: 25–35%, including occasional weekends or holidays based on project schedules.
• Work Environment: Primarily office and shop floor; may include factory or construction site visits.
• Location: Based at Intralox’s global headquarters in Harahan, Louisiana (New Orleans metro).

Ready to Apply?

If you’re a creative problem-solver who enjoys designing, building, and improving industrial systems — and you want to work in a company that trusts you to manage yourself — we’d love to meet you.

Apply now at jobs.laitram.com

Please note: Intralox, L.L.C. and its affiliated divisions do not provide visa sponsorship or support work authorization transfers for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.