Maintenance & Reliability Intern

SPX Cooling Technologies; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance plans

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Job summary

SPX Cooling Technologies is offering a paid summer internship for a Maintenance and Reliability role. You will assist both Maintenance and Engineering teams with continuous improvement, design, test, and development of products and equipment.

The internship provides hands-on tasks, exposure to data analysis, and collaboration across teams to reduce downtime. The role emphasizes problem-solving, hands-on engineering tasks, and learning through real projects while gaining experience in a

Qualifications

• Student working toward 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.
• High problem-solving skills and self-direction.
• US work eligibility; no sponsorship provided.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering on technical activities for assigned projects.
• Create data acquisition for non-efficiency testing.
• Source and install procedures for testing activities.
• Support mock-up preparation, process testing and equipment qualifications.
• Learn and operate test and measurement equipment in mechanical or electronic systems.
• Collect downtime data and analyze trends; RCFA when needed.
• Adjust PM or Predictive maintenance practices from data.
• Review and adjust critical spare parts; collaborate on machine improvements.

Skills

Problem solving

Self-direction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Second year of engineering studies completed

GPA 3.0 or above

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.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact.

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 Maintenance and Reliability Intern, you will assist the Maintenance team and 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 such as:
  1. 1. Create data acquisition for non-efficiency testing
     2. Source and install procedures
• 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
• Collect machine downtime data; analyze it for trends
• Perform RCFA activities
• Use collected data to adjust PM or Predictive practices
• Review and adjust critical spare parts
• Collaborate with other team members on machine improvements with the objective of reducing downtime
• 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

Travel & Working Environment

• 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

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.