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Product Development Engineer - Mechatronic Apply now (https://jobs.laitram.com/en\_US/JobsLaitram/ApplicationMethods?jobId=7703)

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Category

Engineering

Division

Intralox

Job Description (General Summary)

Our global workforce of over 3,000 employees in 20+ countries consist of reliable problem solvers, continuously developing and directly delivering solutions that have driven our customers’ growth worldwide for more than 45 years.

Intralox was founded on the principle of doing the right thing, by treating customers, employees, and suppliers with honesty, fairness, and respect. We invest heavily in these values and aim to practice our business philosophy principles every day, which is why we have been consistently recognized for innovation and workplace excellence. We believe in the power of a good idea no matter where it comes from, using trust as the foundation to how we work, and that self-managed people are our greatest asset.

Intralox is a division of Laitram, L.L.C., with an extensive portfolio of innovate conveyance solutions and services that improve lives and optimize businesses worldwide.

Candidate preferences:

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate extreme ownership. While we are looking for technical acumen, the candidate would be categorized as a technical generalist. With the ability to balance technical knowledge, collaboration, and market insight.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Responsibilities:

As a member of a small team, you will be enabled to leverage company resources, validate new automated equipment assumptions, and dive into customer problems. You will also be responsible for designing and developing early electromechanical prototypes to test technical limitations. Utilizing market research and product development you will be expected to outline technical feasibility in support or opposition of the new ideas and technologies. All team members are expected to produce a weekly report on progress and next steps.

Product Design, Ideation, and Prototype Creation:

Engage in creative thinking and problem solving.

Conceptualize, develop, and launch new prototypes.

Iterate on product designs based on testing and feedback.

Collaboration and Communication:

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, sales, product management, and marketing, to progress work and utilize resources efficiently.

Coordinate available resources and manage third-party vendors.

Ensure seamless hand off to product development for a timely delivery to the market.

Business Strategy and Profitability:

Balance cost, quality, and time-to-market to create products that are not only functional but also profitable.

Collaborate with idea generators to elaborate on concepts and value.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering.

Proven experience (6+ years) in equipment design.

6+ years combined experience in engineering to value and technical ownership.

Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently.

Excellent communication (verbal/written) and relationship management skills.

Willingness to travel 10-20%. Mostly domestic, some international.

Nice-to-Have:

Experience rapidly prototyping equipment.

Preferable experience in Electromechanical equipment.

Strong technical and analytical skills.

Creative, hands-on approach to problem solving.

Relentless objectivity.

Real examples of cost savings from projects executed.

Experience in Inventor 3D, AutoCAD 3D, and or Creo View.

Knowledge and experience working with Rockwell and or Seimens platforms.

Perks:

Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that could change our world.

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