Mechanical Engineer- Industrial Equipment & Conveyance Design

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Category

Engineering

Division

Intralox

Job Description (General Summary)

Intralox is the global leader in innovative conveyor equipment and modular belting solutions, trusted by manufacturers and logistics companies in over 100 countries. As part of Laitram, L.L.C., we are a fast-growing, privately held engineering company known for invention, reliability, and self-managed teamwork.

Our 3,000+ employees in 20+ countries are problem solvers who deliver smart, reliable, and efficient conveyance systems that keep the world's products moving. For more than 50 years, Intralox has been recognized for innovation, continuous improvement, and a people-first culture built on trust, curiosity, and accountability.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer who enjoys designing real-world equipment, seeing it built, and watching it run. This role blends hands-on mechanical design, field experience, and problem-solving across industries. You will work within a small, high-impact engineering team and collaborate globally to develop, test, and implement advanced conveyance solutions.

Only candidates who hold U.S. citizenship or permanent residency (Green Card) will be considered for this position. Sponsorship or work authorization transfer is not available.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

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.

Requirements

Preferred

Why Join Intralox

Additional Information

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. At this time, we are only considering applicants who are legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis (U.S. citizens or Green Card holders).

EEO / Vet / Disability Notice

EOE / M / F / Vet / Disabled

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