Senior Engineering Technician: Heat Exchanger Lab Expert

SPX; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and leave

Health insurance

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Job summary

SPX is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to serve as a technical expert supporting research, development, validation, and continuous improvement of heat exchanger products and systems through laboratory and field testing.

You will independently execute complex laboratory and field testing, maintain testing equipment and facilities, analyze and report technical data, and partner with engineering teams to validate product performance, quality, and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or related field preferred.
• Technical certificate or equivalent experience in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, or industrial technology.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical documentation.
• Extensive laboratory testing or engineering technician experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, calibration methods, and data acquisition systems.
• Strong Microsoft Office, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advanced Laboratory Testing, Product Validation, & Data Analysis.
• Independently set up, execute, and troubleshoot complex laboratory and field testing for heat exchangers, components, and related systems.
• Calibrate, verify, operate, and maintain laboratory instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and specialized testing equipment.
• Prepare technical reports, analyze test data, document procedures, and recommend product or testing improvements.
• Laboratory Operations, Equipment, & Facility Support.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, tooling, and facility infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Coordinate purchasing of laboratory materials and recommend facility upgrades and capital improvements.
• Ensure compliance with ANSI, ASTM, ISO, OSHA, and company standards while supporting facility maintenance activities.
• Technical Leadership, Collaboration, & Continuous Improvement.
• Serve as a technical resource for engineering teams supporting product development, validation, and field testing.
• Train and mentor technicians, interns, contractors, and engineering personnel while supporting customer demonstrations and evaluations.
• Develop and improve laboratory procedures, data acquisition tools, and testing processes to increase efficiency, quality, and safety.

Skills

Blueprints

Lab testing

Mechanical aptitude

Instrumentation

MS Office

Education

HS Diploma

Associate Degree

Technical Certificate

Tools

VFDs/PLC programming

Job description

SPX is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to serve as a technical expert supporting research, development, validation, and continuous improvement of heat exchanger products and systems through laboratory and field testing.

You will independently execute complex laboratory and field testing, maintain testing equipment and facilities, analyze and report technical data, and partner with engineering teams to validate product performance, quality, and safety.