Engineering Technician

About SPX Technologies

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, Aids to Navigation, including Flash, Sabik Marine and Sealite, are leading providers of lighting and navigational aids for the marine, obstruction, and airfield end markets. Offering the broadest portfolio of solutions, we help people traverse the world safely by air, land, and sea.

How You Will Make An Impact (Job Summary)

This role is responsible for continuous improvement initiatives, facilitating 5S projects and meetings, solving technical problems in manufacturing, providing support and training to internal and external customers on technical issues and verifying completeness and accuracy through the release process for ECOs.

What You Can Expect In This Role (Job Responsibilities)

• Follow safe work practices, procedures and ensure a “safety first” culture in every task undertaken.
• Ability to read, understand, review and approve mechanical and electrical design drawings through our ECO process.
• Build new product prototypes and generate work instructions to ensure a complete handoff to production.
• Review and update older documentation including work instructions, SOP’s and installation guides to our revised standards.
• Troubleshoot and rectify technical problems in production.
• Collaborate with engineers and other personnel to identify, define, and solve product assembly and operational problems.
• Complete time studies to quantify processing times and identify areas for process improvements.
• Promote and support Lean Manufacturing, 5S and Continuous Improvement activities in Manufacturing.
• Provides technical support to customers and employees.
• Technical support person for Kaizen events.
• Perform any other duties as reasonably directed.

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

• Minimum 2 years of work experience in Engineering Technology or a related position.
• Ability to conduct independent research.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to collaborate effectively.
• High aptitude for attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Solid writing skills and ability to produce clear documentation.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering terminology.

Preferred Experience , Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Previous experience with technical writing.
• Experience with continuous improvement processes (5S, Kaizen, time studies).
• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical systems, including soldering.
• Experience with processing ECOs (Engineering Change Orders), deviations, and document release.
• Experience with loading firmware on PCAs (Printed Circuit Board Assemblies).
• Background in marine and/or aviation industries.
• Experience with plastic welding and fabrication techniques.
• Exposure to firmware and electronics assembly processes.

Education & Certifications

• Minimum of an associate’s degree in engineering technology or similar field; work experience in an engineering technician role will be evaluated case by case.

Travel & Working Environment

• Ability to travel if necessary.

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?

• 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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

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