Engineer I - Product Development

Location: 

Smyrna, Tennessee (TN), US

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 Engineered Air Movement, TAMCO is an innovative manufacturer of high-end, superior quality dampers and air control products that serve commercial, industrial, and institutional markets.   With its high attention to detail for products that are durable, maintenance free, energy efficient, and unparalleled in performance, companies rely on TAMCO to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.

 

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Product Development Engineer I, you will provide engineering support for SPX TAMCO, an industry leader in air control dampers. This is an entry to mid-level engineering position responsible for finding and investigating conceptual product ideas. Working within established procedures, the successful Engineer will be collaborative and creative, with problem solving and technical ability.

 

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
  • Develop sound design solutions with drawing, engineering specifications, bills of material, quality plans, and plant procedures for new products
  • Develop innovative designs and solutions to problems
  • Complete product performance selections
  • Responsible for the design and engineering on global product development projects

 

  1. Testing and Specifications
  • Provide testing and technical support for the TAMCO R&D laboratory under guidance TAMCO director of engineering
  • Perform various tests to verify designs perform appropriately
  • Conduct product testing during development and post-installation to verify software and data development
  • Write engineering specifications for product lines and components
  • Witness third party contractual tests

 

  1. Cross Functional Collaboration
  • Coordinate with manufacturing and sourcing to ensure design is cost effective 
  • Perform technical bid evaluations, aiding in the vendor selection process, and expediting vendor manufacturing and delivery to meet project deadlines
  • Interface with internal and external customers on technical performance issues

 

What we are looking for (Required/Ideal Experience, Skills, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience  

  • 2-7 years of experience in mechanical engineering/design in a similar or like industry  

 

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

  • Training and experience with solids-based CAD/CAM software, Autodesk Inventor preferred
  • Proficient Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred
  • Basic understanding of HVAC design and application of mechanical components such as fans, dampers, louvers, gearboxes, motors, couplings, and other related mechanical equipment
  • Demonstrated competency applying engineering skills and knowledge
  • Accountable for one’s own work with daily and/or weekly oversight
  • Highly creative and passionate about product development
  • Strong ability to visualize complex spatial geometry
  • Ability to communicate effectively using written and verbal means
  • Ability to manage a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Safety oriented, placing safety as priority in all work performed

 

Education & Certifications 

  • BS Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technologies

 

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.

  • Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
  • Bending/stooping
  • Keyboarding/typing
  • Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or paper copy
  • Office and plant environment with varying degrees of noise levels
  • On-site at times, may be exposed to severe weather, excessive heat, and/or excessive noise
  • Ability to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work from motorized, elevated work platforms during inspections and commissioning
  • Occasional North America travel 

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.

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 $1.4 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.