Applications Engineer

SPX; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Leadership development programs

Job summary

SPX Technologies seeks an Application Engineer to join the Strobic sales team and support customer applications with technical specifications and product positioning. You will collaborate with regional sales managers, manufacturers’ representatives, and internal teams to identify requirements and deliver effective engineering solutions.

You will evaluate customer needs, develop technical solutions, assist with new product development, and support pricing strategies while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• 3+ years in an application engineering role.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and effectively implement changes.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-function teams at all levels (production to management).
• Familiarity with application engineering principles and the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in software tools such as MS Office and selection tools.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to develop summary graphs, tables, pivot tables, and other reports.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain expert level of product knowledge and application.
• Articulate technology and product positioning of both business and technical users.
• Respond to functional and technical elements of RFIs/RFQs.
• Listen, understand and convey customer requirements.
• Perform technical and product training for sales personnel, sales representatives and customers.
• Assist product development in developing new and/or enhanced products by communicating trends, needs, and issues in the marketplace.
• Evaluate needs of the customer and provide technical solutions that best fit the company’s product portfolio.

Skills

3+ years exp

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

RFI/RFQ response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Selection tools

Job description

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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. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

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

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is adiverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. You will be a primary technical resource for the Strobic sales team and department. As an Application Engineer, you will work closely with regional sales managers, manufacturers’ representatives, select customers, and internal departments such as inside sales team. You will play a crucial role in assisting customers to identify technical specifications and determine what is required to incorporate the organization’s products into customer applications. Key criteria include engineering application and design experience, technical skills, sound engineering and business judgement, strong communication skills, broad knowledge of the industry, initiative and innovation, and the ability to simultaneously keep track of multiple projects.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

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

Design and Technical Expertise

• Maintain expert level of product knowledge and application.
• Articulate technology and product positioning of both business and technical users.
• Respond to functional and technical elements of RFI/RFQ.
• Listen, understand and convey customer requirements.
• Perform technical and product training for sales personnel, sales representatives and customers.
• Assist product development in developing new and/or enhanced products by communicating trends, needs, and issues in the marketplace.
• Evaluate needs of the customer and provide technical solutions that best fit the company’s product portfolio.
• Assist in pricing special options and special fans.
• Develop effective up-front strategies based on thorough analysis of project variables, thus maximizing the likelihood of winning jobs.
• Provide design and specification development support for sales representatives and customers.
• Adhere to existing processes while challenging aspects when appropriate and making improvements accordingly
• Develop application notes that clearly describe how the organization’s products should be used in the customer’s target application.
• Participate in the design and development of new engineering processes, equipment, and systems.

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

• At least 3+ years of experience in an application engineering role
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and effectively implement changes
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-function teams at all levels (production to management)
• Familiarity with application engineering principles and the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in software tools such as MS Office and selection tools
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to develop summary graphs, tables, pivot tables, and other reports

Ideal Experience & Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in an application engineering role, preferably in fans, blowers, and/or critical environments

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• Degree in Application Engineering preferred
• Onsite

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.

ABOUT SPX

SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $2.2billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.

At SPX, what’s in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits. Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees’ personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.

OUR VALUES

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Results

At SPX, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognizethat only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.

WORKING AT SPX

Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace.We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation, national origin,gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.