Associate Engineer, Design
Mason, Ohio (OH), US
Building the people that build the world.
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How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)
SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As an Associate Engineer you will support cross-functional engineering activities, custom order processing, and product development projects. The successful Associate Engineer will be collaborative and creative, with excellent problem solving, technical expertise, and strong communications skills.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:
1. Design and Development
- Perform standard assignments of specific project tasks, testing, data analysis, and scheduling requirements
- Design and draft 2D and 3D drawings
- Review engineering specifications and drawings to determine critical dimensions and orientations for design
- Create detailed layout drawings and review design alternatives in collaboration with manufacturing
- Provides input into selection and usage of design tools
2. Custom Order Processing
- Assists with customer needs and handle opportunities with a sense of urgency
- Provide technical support to the manufacturing and sales departments
- Analyzes product or equipment specifications as well as performance requirements to determine if designs can be produced by manufacturing facilities
3. Continuous Improvement
- Share best practices and techniques with peers to enhance the skills of others
- Research and stay up to date with industry trends and technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement
- Participate in other projects as assigned that relate to the overall goals of the department and organization
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
- Experience in mechanical engineering/design in a similar or like industry
- Knowledge of materials and applications
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- CAD experience with mechanical design and detailing work in air pollution control or HVAC
- Experience with sheet metal/fabricated products
- AutoCAD 2D CAD software experience a plus
- INVENTOR 3D preferred or any related 3D modeling experience
- Capabilities with analysis software such as Nastran, FEA, etc.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong knowledge and ability to handle multiple products
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) experience a plus
- Troubleshooting skills
- Creative thinker
Education & Certifications
- Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
Travel & Working Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Office environment with varying degrees of noise levels
- On-site at times may be exposed to bad weather, excessive heat and/or excessive noise.
- Bending/stooping
- Keyboarding/typing
- Read effectively from computer screen and/or copy paper
- May work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work from motorized, elevated work platforms during inspections and commissioning
- Occasional lifting to 50 pounds
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?
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 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.
SPX is 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.