Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - New Product Development
 Intralox | |
parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k), relocation assistance
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 United States, Louisiana, New Orleans | |
| PO Box 50699 (Show on map) | |
 Nov 08, 2025 | |
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Location
New Orleans, LA
Job Category
Engineering
Division
Intralox
Job Description (General Summary)
Intralox, a division of Laitram, L.L.C., is a globl leader in innovative conveyance solutions that improve lives and optimize businesses around the world. With more than 3,800 employees across 20+ countries, we're a team of curious problem solvers who have been delivering groundbreaking ideas and driving customer success for over 50 years. Founded on the principle of doing the right thing-with honesty, fairness, and respect-we've built a culture known for innovation, workplace excellence, and self-managed people who thrive on ownership and continuous improvement. We're currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our New Product Development team-someone who brings strong analytical skills, hands-on problem-solving, and a drive to experiment and iterate quickly. In this role, you'll help design and validate the next generation of Intralox products and play a key part in advancing the performance and reliability our customers depend on. Job Responsibilities and Requirements
Mechanical Engineer - New Product Development (NPD)
Intralox, LLC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for the New Product Development Department-where creativity meets disciplined engineering. This role focuses on developing new products by designing methods, tools, and equipment used to evaluate performance of Intralox's next generation of products and solutions. We're looking for someone who brings analytical rigor, hands-on curiosity, and thrives in an environment where you're encouraged to build, test, fail fast, and learn quickly.
Key Responsibilities
Project & Communication Develop and manage project scope, task lists, and timelines Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities with team members and internal customers Engineering & Analysis Evaluate mechanical and electromechanical systems using principles of physics, mechanics, heat transfer, and materials science Develop and execute test plans for materials, components, and systems Participate in design reviews and brainstorming sessions Test Equipment Development Research system performance requirements and define measurable results Develop specifications for equipment purchased from vendors Create conceptual and detailed designs for in-house equipment Produce CAD models and engineering drawings Specify and order components Develop and implement control and data-acquisition systems Assemble, troubleshoot, and qualify test equipment Maintain equipment and train internal users
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field 5+ years of engineering experience 3D modeling experience (SolidWorks, Pro-E, Inventor, etc.) Strong hands-on approach to problem-solving Machine design experience
Benefits & Rewards
Laitram offers a market-leading, long-term rewards package designed to support growth, wellbeing, and performance: Five-bonus system: four quarterly profit-sharing bonuses + annual performance bonus 401(k): 100% match up to 4%, plus additional company contributions Health & Wellness: medical, dental, vision, onsite wellness centers, fitness facilities, and personal training Time Off: generous PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave Culture: self-management philosophy that empowers ownership and continuous improvement Growth: ongoing training, technical development, and mobility across divisions Community: values-driven environment emphasizing integrity, collaboration, and impact Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates Explore our culture and opportunities at www.laitram.com/careers.
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