Quality Engineering Intern

Location: 

Eden, North Carolina (NC), US, 27288

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 with problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

This is a position with WM Technologies, LLC and affiliate of SPX Enterprises, LLC, which manufactures and sells Weil-McLain branded products. Weil-McLain is a leading North American brand of hydronic comfort heating systems for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings since 1881. 

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary) 

Would you like to join SPX as a paid intern?  At SPX, we believe in fostering the growth of our employees to bring out their best.  We have a proven past and promising future. For nearly a century, we’ve flourished by focusing on product innovation, expert technology, sound service and most importantly, top talent. Find the hands-on learning opportunity you’ve been looking for at SPX.  We offer Intern Positions for current college students or recent college graduates in Engineering, Operations, Sales and other fields. You’ll gain hands-on experience, learn from experts and collaborate with teams. Throughout your internship, you will develop invaluable skills and build technical strengths to put you on track for accelerated learning.  You will gain practical experience analyzing data, identifying improvement opportunities and collaborating across departments to drive results. At SPX your future is our focus – join the company of choice among new graduates! 

 

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities) 

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be: 

  1. Functional Area Assistance: 

  • Work closely with associates by assisting on projects  

  • Coordinate a variety of projects from inception through completion and follow-up 

  • Provide data or information for accurate decisions 

  • Participate in department meetings  

  • Support staff on tasks as assigned 

 

  1. Process Improvements: 

  • Assist in evaluating processes 

  • Identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement 

  • Collaborate with team members to develop and implement standard work instructions or process documents 

 

  1. Communication Development: 

  • Develop and refine verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with employees and other stakeholders 

  • Learn best practices for crafting clear, concise and professional messaging and communications  

 

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  

  • Technical knowledge in field 

  • Strong analytical skills 

  • Strong communication skills 

  • Ability to work collaboratively in team-oriented environment that is fast paced 

  • Willingness to learn 

 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

  • Self-directed 

  • Excellent initiative 

  • Strong organizational skills 

  • Detail-oriented 

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint 

  • Proficiency in field-specific technology  

 

Company Overview  

Weil-McLain® is a leading North American Brand of hydronic comfort heating systems for residential, commercial and institutional buildings, since 1881. Weil-McLain® hydronic boilers and indirect-fired water heaters integrate the latest in advanced controls and materials including cast iron, stainless steel and aluminum heat exchanger technologies. Products are engineered with aesthetics, functionality, safety and structural tolerance in mind. The reliability and energy-efficiency of our products has helped to make Weil-McLain® the largest brand of boilers in North America. 

 

JOB SUMMARY   -  

Working closely with the various Engineering Teams, this internship role will be hands-on with our products. You will assist with projects such as new product development, process improvement and testing, first article inspection, algorithm development, BOM comparisons, drawings and parts reviews.   

 

The successful intern candidate will have an educational background in mechanical engineering. Must be detail-oriented, willing to learn and ask questions, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.  

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE    

• At least junior level in a bachelor’s program majoring in an Engineering field 
• 3.0/4.0 GPA or better 
• Strong interest in the fields of mechanical engineering aligned to product, manufacturing or sustaining engineering 
• Comfortable working in a variety of environments such as lab or manufacturing environment with rapidly changing deadlines, workloads, and goals 

 

Please Note: The position is located in Eden, NC.  No relocation or temporary housing is provided. 

 

Weil-McLain is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law. 

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. 

 

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

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices, 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. 

We are 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. 

ABOUT SPX

SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $2.2 billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.

SPX TOTAL REWARDS

At SPX, what’s in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits.  Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees’ personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.

OUR VALUES

  • Integrity
  • Accountability
  • Excellence
  • Teamwork
  • Results

At SPX, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognize that only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.

WORKING AT SPX

Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential.  We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.


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