Product Engineer
Madison, OH - USA
Job Summary
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.
SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. We are opening a new campus facility that will have two of our businesses (Marley and Ingenia Technologies) evolving and growing together at SPXs very first campus.
How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)
SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Senior Engineer I Product Development you will be working in a design and development role across engineering disciplines for complex projects across various product lines components controls and materials. Responsibilities include a mix of product design and coordinating teams internally and externally to develop cost-effective new products directing the work of engineers technicians and designers ensuring integrity and compliance with codes and standards. Additionally tasks involve software / control logic development performing tests technical bid evaluations expediting vendor processes and developing project plans. Success in this position requires extensive engineering experience strong technical and communication skills and the ability to work independently on complex technical challenges.
This role encourages innovation and continuously improves efficiency of technical support monitors advances of technology and competition and supports global and acquisition-related technical issues in areas of expertise.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX your core responsibilities will be:
Technical Leadership
- Be creative develop new designs and solutions to problems.
- Serve as a technical expert and consultant to sales and construction teams both internally and in the field as well as customers.
- Assign and review work of technicians designers and other engineers.
- Train and mentor new engineering employees
- Perform engineering calculations to validate designs.
- Lead design reviews and act as the primary engineering interface with Manufacturing Sourcing Product Management Sales and Customer Support.
Product Development Project Management
- Develop project plans manage projects and tasks to meet schedule.
- Execute project-specific document control.
- Review approve and control vendor-supplied engineering documents.
- Provide support to site erection and commissioning teams.
Documentation and Compliance
- Develop project-specific operating and maintenance manuals.
- Write engineering specifications for tower lines and components.
- For contractual purposes verify and provide proof of job completion and meeting specification requirements.
- Sign and approve drawings for new and project specific designs and for drawings that are product standards.
Testing and Support
- Troubleshoot repair and improve production equipment.
- Conduct product testing during development and post-installation to verify software and data development.
- Witness third-party contractual tests.
- Provide pricing information for new quotes.
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 & Skills
- 5 years of experience
Ideal Experience & Skills
- Experience with design for manufacturing methods
- Experience with solids-based CAD/CAM software
- Experience with SAP ERP Systems
- Experience in AutoCAD MathCAD RISA2D and RISA3D
- Proficiency in MS Word Excel and PowerPoint required.
- Experience working with teams in different physical locations.
- Experience with software development and control systems
- Basic understanding of design and application of components for cooling towers.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply the fundamental concepts practices and procedures of HVAC equipment design.
- Broad knowledge and application of principles practices and procedures of cooling tower design and structural engineering to the completion of difficult assignments.
- Highly creative.
- Strong ability to visualize complex spatial geometry.
- Passionate about product development and persistent and patient enough to continue to strive for solutions to difficult problems.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering
- Masters degree in Engineering or 5 years work experience
- Has met all the educational requirements and standards to be certified as an EIT (Engineer in Training) after passing the FE exam
Travel & Working Environment
- Onsite office environment Monday Friday; Hybrid work schedule available after satisfactory completion of probationary period.
- Willingness to travel at least 20% of the time.
- The position may require working occasionally outside normal work hours.
- Keyboarding/typing.
- Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy.
- Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiples tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally.
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.
Required Experience:
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About Company
SPX Technologies, based in Charlotte, NC, is a supplier of highly engineered products and technologies, holding leadership positions in the HVAC, detection and measurement, and engineered solutions markets.