Engineering Intern

our team; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SPX Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Lab Intern to assist the Research and Development team with design, analysis, testing and product development efforts.

The role offers hands-on experience in a lab setting and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. You will support mock-ups, test setups, data collection, and equipment qualifications while learning under experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Must have completed at least the second year of engineering studies.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Strong problem-solving skills and self-direction.
• Eligible to work in the US; no sponsorship offered.

Responsibilities

• Assist the R&D Engineering team in continuous improvement efforts.
• Support design, analysis, testing, and product development tasks.
• Perform test and measurement activities and document results.
• Help improve lab space and equipment usage for efficiency.

Skills

MS Office

Problem solving

Self-direction

Lab experience

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 Detection and Measurement, Genfare is a leader in configurable fare collection systems in the public transit industry. By creating high quality equipment and payment systems to improve the rider experience, we empower equitable mobility and provide services to better connect communities.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. For more than 140 years, Patterson-Kelley products have proudly served the commercial heating industry with the most respected heating solutions in the field. Even more, our products are backed by the highest level of technical and application support. Each piece of equipment we build is the direct result of knowledge cultivated from generations of experience, expertise, and customer input.

Would like you to join our paid summer internship program. You'll gain hands-on experience, learn from experts, and collaborate with teams that do truly amazing things.

As the Engineering Lab Intern, you will assist the Research and Development Engineering team in successfully achieving continuous improvement efforts. This internship offers a variety of opportunities that can vary from basic engineering tasks related to design, analysis, test, and developing products and equipment.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

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

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Provide support to engineering team in the execution of the technical activities required on assigned projects.
• Provide support to engineering team by performing activities such as mock-up preparation, process testing and equipment qualifications
• Learn and perform test and measurement equipment in mechanical or electronic systems for product testing
• Improve the lab workspace for efficiency
• Lead other projects as assigned or proposed by you

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

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

Required Experience and Education

• Student working towards a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other related Engineering field
• Candidates must have completed their second year of engineering studies
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• High problem-solving skills and self-direction
• Company will not provide sponsorship of position - must be eligible to work in US

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with technical drawings
• Mechanical aptitude for machines and tools
• Technical hands-on experience with Microsoft Office products
• Manufacturing Environment frequently requires use of foot and eye protection when in production areas
• Ability to climb, stoop, crouch and crawl
• Ability to lift/move up to 25lbs occasionally

SPX Pay Transparency Statement

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. As required by law in this state, the estimated salary range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00 per hour and represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect. We tailor our offers within the range based on organizational needs, internal equity, market data, geographic zone, and the selected candidate’s experience, education, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. At SPX, it is not common for individuals to be hired at the higher end of the range, and compensation decisions depend on a variety of factors. This position is eligible to participate in a discretionary bonus, subject to the rules governing the plan. SPX offers a variety of benefits, including health benefits, 401K retirement with a company match, and flexible time off. More information about our benefits can be found on the "Rewards and Benefits" section of our career page.

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.