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Automation Controls Engineer - Manufacture with Robots, Vision, and a Mission-Dr

Intralox
New Orleans, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/12/2026
Location
New Orleans, LA
Job Category
Engineering
Division
Intralox
Job Description (General Summary)

At Intralox, the Manufacturing Engineering Group (MEG) is committed to solving meaningful problems through innovative automation. We design and deliver high-quality, efficient, and scalable production systems that continuously evolve with technology. We value creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning, and we're seeking an Automation Controls Engineer who shares our passion for building the future of manufacturing.


As an Automation Controls Engineer, you will be part of a cross-disciplinary team of engineers that design, develop, and deploy advanced automation systems within our manufacturing environment. These systems include but are not limited to scalable robotics platforms, AI-Based QC, and smart integration of systems already on the market. You'll contribute not just technical expertise, but also collaborative energy, curiosity, and a drive to explore emerging technologies in robotics, vision, and artificial intelligence (AI).


This role is ideal for someone who is excited to learn, eager to innovate, and motivated by impact-whether that's simplifying a process, improving quality, or reducing labor through smart automation.


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


Our global workforceof over 3,000 employees in 20 countriesconsist of reliable problem solvers, continuously developing and directly delivering solutions that have driven our customers' growth worldwide for more than 50 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.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements
Key Responsibilities:

* System Design and Development: Design and implement control systems using PLCs, HMIs, and control panel design, with a focus on scalability and maintainability

* Code Development: Develop code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and scalable

* Safety Systems: Design and implement control reliable safety systems for safeguarding hazards

* HMI Development: Create intuitive operator touchscreen interfaces

* Robotics Integration: Work with robotic systems to automate tasks, improve production efficiency, and enhance system flexibility.

* Vision and smart sensing Implementation: Integrate vision systems and smart sensors for quality inspection, part identification, and real-time decision-making.

* Collaboration & Problem Solving: Work closely with engineers, technicians, production staff, and leadership to co-develop innovative solutions, share feedback, and iterate rapidly.


Requirements:

* A genuine passion for automation, innovation, and being part of a team-oriented engineering culture

* Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, or 5 years' experience in Control Systems Design and Implementation

* 5 years of experience in an automation controls role


Preferred Experience:

* PLC Programming: Proficiency in programming PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.).

* HMI/SCADA Systems: Experience with HMI/SCADA systems for machine interfaces and data visualization.

* Robotics: Hands-on experience with industrial robots (e.g., Fanuc, Staubli, Wittmann, etc.) for automation and system integration.

* Vision Systems: Knowledge and experience in integrating vision systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence) for automated part acquirement, inspection, and/or measurement tasks.


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