Controls/Technical Services Engineering Intern

SPX Cooling Technologies; Olathe (KS); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

SPX Cooling Technologies in Kansas City area offers a 2027 summer intern position within our Technical Services/Controls Engineering team. You will gain hands-on experience supporting electrical control systems, product development, and technical service operations.

Ideal candidates are pursuing Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering fields, with a 3.0+ GPA. Hybrid work, paid internship, and housing stipends for non-local students are available.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an engineering degree with a 3.0+ GPA.
• Experience with test equipment and electrical codes is a plus.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical control systems development and testing.
• Assist with reviewing specifications and BOMs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Help create training materials and product manuals.
• Gain exposure to NPI processes and controls design.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Pursuing degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or Materials Engineering, or Engineering Technology

GPA 3.0+

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Test equipment experience

Network communications

Scripting / programming skills

Job description

Building 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.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. Join our Technical Services/Controls Engineering team as 2027 summer intern, where you'll gain hands-on experience supporting electrical control systems, product development, and technical service operations. This internship is ideal for students pursuing degrees in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields who are interested in learning how controls technology supports large-scale HVAC and industrial cooling solutions within a global manufacturing company.

• Assist with reviewing and interpreting product specifications and bills of materials to ensure accuracy and alignment with engineering requirements.
• Support the development and testing of control product solutions, including reviewing application limits, drafting documentation, and participating in product improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and sourcing teams to help qualify vendors, track compliance with electrical codes and standards, and maintain strong cross-functional communication.
• Contribute to technical training and support materials, including product manuals, reference guides, and resources for both internal teams and external customers.
• Gain exposure to new product introduction (NPI) processes, control system design, and customer-focused solutions that integrate with broader SPX product offerings.

This internship provides the opportunity to build technical engineering skills, gain hands-on exposure to control system applications, and develop problem-solving experience in a professional engineering environment. If you are detail-oriented, motivated to learn, and excited about controls and technical services, we encourage you to apply.

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

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ideal Experience & Skills

• Experience with various test equipment, network communications, and some scripting / programming skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of electrical engineering to projects.

Education & Certifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or Materials Engineering, or Engineering Technology.
• Cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Travel & Working Environment

• Hybrid work schedule
• The position may require working occasionally outside normal work hours.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
• 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 multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally.

• Our intern and co-op positions are paid, and we offer housing stipends for students who are not local to the Kansas City area.

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.

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.