What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer - Thermodrive position at Intralox?
Intralox, L.L.C., the world leader in conveyor equipment solutions utilizing modular plastic conveyor belts, has a position available for a Mechanical Engineer on our Thermodrive team in our New Orleans or Grand Rapids office. The Mechanical Engineer develops, designs, and manages the fabrication, implementation and testing of various components and equipment for complex conveyance 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 50 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 .
Responsibilities
Support design from the conceptual phase through prototype, qualification, and into production, as a key member of the development team.
Support the generation of designs that are relevant, useful and cost effective.
Manage projects from conceptualization through completion.
Evaluate mechanical and electromechanical products by applying principles of mechanics, heat transfer, vibration, acoustics and materials in accordance with standard mechanical engineering and design formulas.
Assess feasibility of equipment in customer applications
Participate in ongoing design reviews and brainstorming sessions with other engineers.
Support engineering design through an understanding of manufacturing process, cost estimating, creation of parts lists, sourcing, etc.
Prepare equipment manuals and other project documentation
Support equipment installation and start-up often on-site at customer plants
Some work will be at customer locations so there will be a requirement to travel up to [25%] of the time.
Requirements
B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering curriculum (i.e. controls or electrical with an interest in mechanical work) with 7 years of related experience
Experience in industrial mechanical design or related field
Experience with 2-D / 3-D CAD, MS Office, and other widely used software packages.
Strong analytical skills that can quickly recognize root causes, think in free body diagrams, and correlate technical decision-making to commercial strategies.
Practical and hands-on approach to problem solving.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
Enthusiastic about continuous learning and personal growth.
Approaches work with the mindset of making a difference and maximizing value.
Self-motivated and managed.
- Committed to results, not ego.
Desired Qualifications
Prior experience in industrial product development and Systems Engineering
Experience with Solidworks, Pro-E, or similar 3-D CAD software
Base knowledge of conveyor controls a plus (PLC's, ladder logic, photo eyes, encoders, communication networks)
Experience with field commissioning at customer locations
