Senior Engineering Technician: Lab Testing & Leadership

SPX; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

SPX Technologies in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician I to support research, validation, and continuous improvement of heat exchanger products and systems. You will conduct complex lab and field tests, maintain equipment, analyze data, and work with engineering teams to ensure performance, quality, and safety.

The role also involves mentoring technicians, refining lab procedures, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret 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 interpretation

Laboratory testing

Calibration

Data acquisition systems

MS Office

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

Technical certificate in mechanical/electrical/HVAC

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Measuring instruments

Data acquisition hardware

Job description

SPX Technologies in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician I to support research, validation, and continuous improvement of heat exchanger products and systems. You will conduct complex lab and field tests, maintain equipment, analyze data, and work with engineering teams to ensure performance, quality, and safety.

The role also involves mentoring technicians, refining lab procedures, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.