SPX Technologies

Engineer I – Research and Development

SPX Technologies

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Kansas City • Kansas • Montana • United States

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Tech Stack

VBA

About the role

  • Provide engineering support for projects across multiple business units
  • Assist with the research, design, and development of new or improved products
  • Perform assigned engineering tasks with work reviewed by more senior engineers
  • Develop creative solutions to challenging problems, collecting/analyzing data and making decisions on next steps
  • Execute and facilitate testing activities, including prototyping, setup, instrumentation, calibration, data collection, analysis, and documentation
  • Maintain and enhance VBA test programs and support testing of cooling‑tower components and assemblies
  • Manage project testing tasks, schedules, and on‑time delivery requirements
  • Facilitate and control internal material orders (SAP/online vendors)
  • Provide facility tours that support customer visits and sales initiatives
  • Collaborate with engineers, technicians, interns, and cross‑functional teams to support successful testing and project outcomes

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (mechanical, civil, chemical, etc.)
  • Completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) / Engineer in Training (EIT) Exam
  • 2–5 years of relevant engineering experience (or 1–3 years of engineering experience with an advanced degree)
  • Working knowledge of fundamental engineering principles and practices. (heat transfer, fluid dynamics, acoustics and vibration)
  • Proficiency with testing instrumentation, data acquisition and programming (VBA)
  • Familiarity with hydraulic, electrical and controls equipment.
  • Competency with hand tools and shop equipment: wood & metal fabrication
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Project)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (oral, written)
  • Strong project planning and multi-tasking skills.
Benefits
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
engineering principlesheat transferfluid dynamicsacousticsvibrationtesting instrumentationdata acquisitionprogrammingVBAfabrication
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsproject planningmulti-tasking
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringFundamentals of Engineering (FE)Engineer in Training (EIT)