Business Development Engineer

Intralox is a division of Laitram, L.L.C., with an extensive portfolio of innovative products and services that improve lives and optimize businesses 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.

Business Development Engineer Location:
New Orleans, LA (Onsite) Division:
Intralox Category:
Engineering

Intralox is seeking a Business Development Engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of customer challenges, technical innovation, and commercial strategy. This role is ideal for an engineer who is naturally curious, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and motivated by understanding both customer needs and business impact. You will help shape new product opportunities by translating real‑world customer problems into innovative, manufacturable, and commercially viable solutions—partnering closely with engineering, commercial teams, and customers throughout the process.

• Own the new product development process from problem definition through early sales efforts
• Capture and synthesize voice‑of‑customer insights to inform product direction
• Connect commercial needs with technical solutions
• Develop and cultivate product development vision in partnership with assigned commercial segments
• Identify and translate economic drivers behind customer decision‑making into product implications
• Collaborate with commercial teams to communicate technical functionality and customer value of new products
• Work cross‑functionally to:
  • Support patent development with in‑house patent attorneys
  • Validate product performance through internal and field testing
  • Develop product designs, documentation, and support materials

• Ability to work onsite in the New Orleans office
• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline (Controls or Electrical Engineering considered with strong mechanical interest)
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to meet functional job requirements in industrial environments (e.g., climbing ladders)
• Willingness to travel approximately 30%

Candidates must be able to reliably commute to our New Orleans, LA office

• High level of mechanical aptitude
• Academic or practical experience in business, commercial strategy, or customer‑facing roles
• Proficiency with Solid Works®, Pro‑E®, or similar CAD tools
• Experience in product design and development
• Exposure to project management or project planning

• Real impact:
  Your work directly influences new products that are deployed globally and solve meaningful customer problems
• Innovation‑driven:
  Intralox consistently invests in R&D and files dozens of patents each year
• Self‑managed culture:
  Employees are trusted to take ownership, make decisions, and drive results
• Cross‑functional exposure:
  Work closely with engineering, commercial, manufacturing, and customers
• Long‑term stability:
  Privately held, financially strong organization with a 50+ year track record
• Career growth:
  Opportunities to grow technically, commercially, or into broader leadership roles

Intralox and Laitram offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, designed to support employees both professionally and personally.

Benefits include:

• Competitive base salary and performance‑based incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Paid time off (4 weeks), holidays, and parental leave
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Relocation assistance (when applicable)
• Wellness programs and resources
• A values‑driven, people‑first culture focused on long‑term careers—not short‑term gains