Mechanical Engineer - ThermoDrive

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Category

Engineering

Division

Intralox

Job Description (General Summary)

Intralox, LLC has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer to work in our ThermoDrive Engineering Team located in our New Orleans, LA office. As a New Product Engineer in this role, you will focus on developing initiatives or enhancements to existing platforms, and design equipment used in the manufacturing and fabrication of products. Applicants must be highly motivated, self-managed, and have the ability to work both independently and in a performance-driven team environment on multiple projects.

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 :

Support the ideation of new products by determining engineering specifications from commercial requirements and validating proofs of concept using analytics and / or physical tests

Collaborate and coordinate within a multi-disciplined global team including project managers, fabrication technicians, test engineers, and commercial business development personnel

Take technical ownership of projects through all stages-design, functional requirements, prototype development, validation, and manufacturability

Using SolidWorks, design new and maintain existing components, assemblies, and full systems, using best practices and documenting work.

Work with external suppliers and internal manufacturing teams

Conduct and / or participate in group design reviews and team brainstorming

Work directly with customers alongside commercial account managers to secure and execute engineering product tests

Develop technical documentation including fabrication / assembly manuals and test plans / reports

Develop and conduct training for Production, Maintenance, and Field personnel

Requirements :

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in new product development and / or machine design

Strong mechanical aptitude with a "hands-on" approach to engineering

Solid Modeling / CAD and EPDM workspace experience

Must have demonstrated aptitude for creative problem solving and innovation

Self-managed and strong sense of ownership

Confident and clear communicator (both written and verbal)

Great attitude and excellent team player

Microsoft Office expertise

People skills (presentations, training, customer visits, gathering feedback, etc)

Willingness to take appropriate risks with an 80 / 20 phase solution mindset

~5-10% domestic / international travel

Desired Qualifications :

Proficiency with Solidworks

5-10 years of experience in new product development and / or machine design

Experience with or knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA)

New product development experience, state gate style processes

Direct mechanical trade experience (Machinist, HVAC, Mechanic, Construction, Furniture or Cabinet Making, etc)

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