Lead, Applications Engineer

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer more efficient sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework we Reach Identify Strengthen and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. Were a global company of problem solvers collaborators and innovators and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

As part of Engineered Air Movement group Cincinnati Fan and Strobic Air Technologies are leading manufacturer of industrial fans and blowers for OEMs industrial applications and critical exhaust systems. With its high attention to detail for products that are durable energy efficient and unparalleled in performance companies rely on Cincinnati Fan and Strobic Air Technologies to provide comfort and mission critical industrial cooling solutions.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Lead Applications Engineer you will provide technical and people leadership for a team of application engineers supporting the Strobic Air Technologies business. You will drive engineering excellence by ensuring consistent application standards delivering innovative customer solutions and developing a high-performing team. Working closely with Sales Product Management Manufacturing and Engineering you will help position Strobic Air as the industry leader in high-performance engineered air movement solutions.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities to SPX your core responsibilities will be:

Leadership

• Lead coach mentor and develop a team of application engineers through performance management technical development and career coaching.
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability for quality responsiveness and customer satisfaction.
• Foster a collaborative customer-focused continuous improvement culture.

Technical Leadership

• Serve as the technical expert for complex engineered ventilation applications.
• Review and approve application designs equipment selections performance calculations and customer submittals.
• Ensure engineering solutions comply with applicable codes standards and company design practices.

Business Partnership

• Partner with Sales to provide technical support for strategic customer opportunities.
• Collaborate with Product Management Engineering Manufacturing and Operations to improve products and customer experience.
• Support new product introductions product launches and engineering change initiatives.

Operational Excellence

• Develop standardized engineering processes documentation and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering efficiency through process improvements and technology.
• Monitor engineering KPIs including:
  • Quote turnaround
  • Design accuracy
  • Customer response time
  • Productivity
  • Quality metrics

Customer Support

• Support customers consulting engineers contractors and representatives with technical application guidance.
• Resolve complex engineering issues while maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Represent Strobic Air during customer meetings factory visits and industry events.

What we are looking for (Required/Ideal Experience Skills Education)

We each bring something to the table and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

• 3-5 years of progressive HVAC industrial ventilation or engineered equipment application engineering experience.
• Minimum 3 years leading engineering professionals.
• Strong understanding of:
  • HVAC system design
  • Airflow and fan selection
  • Acoustics
  • CFD concepts (preferred)
  • Building ventilation
  • Mechanical systems
• Demonstrated experience supporting engineered-to-order products.
• Experience interpreting mechanical drawings and project specifications.

Preferred Experience Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with industry standards and codes (ASHRAE AHRI etc.).
• Experience with selection software and system modeling tools.
• Ability to influence and drive alignment across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with laboratory ventilation systems
• High plume exhaust systems
• Industrial exhaust applications
• Mission-critical ventilation
• Fan selection software
• AutoCAD or SolidWorks
• ERP systems
• CRM systems
• Lean manufacturing
• Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement

Education & Certifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.

Travel & Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Travel up to 1520% domestically to support customer meetings project commissioning representative training manufacturing locations and industry events.

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and more importantly who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off caregiver parental and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance leadership development programs and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds experiences and voices at SPX and we are committed to challenging ourselves openly communicating and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation or identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other legally protected basis.