BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Candidates must be able to reliably commute to our New Orleans, LA 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 work onsite in the New Orleans office
- Ability to meet functional job requirements in industrial environments (e.g., climbing ladders)
- Willingness to travel approximately 30%
Nice To Haves
- High level of mechanical aptitude
- Academic or practical experience in business, commercial strategy, or customer-facing roles
- Proficiency with SolidWorks®, Pro-E®, or similar CAD tools
- Experience in product design and development
- Exposure to project management or project planning
Responsibilities
- 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: o Support patent development with in-house patent attorneys o Validate product performance through internal and field testing o Develop product designs, documentation, and support materials
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
