About the role#
Join the SPX Technologies engineering team for a Summer 2027 internship. You will gain hands-on experience by supporting product development, testing, and design initiatives. This role is designed for students interested in real-world engineering challenges and collaborating with experienced professionals on manufacturing solutions.
What you'll do#
- Assist in product development projects, including design analysis and prototype support.
- Contribute to product improvement initiatives like technical feasibility studies and design layouts.
- Create and modify engineering drawings and models using CAD software.
- Support component and product testing, document results, and recommend design adjustments.
- Help assemble engineering standards to prepare for automation and process improvements.
- Collaborate with engineers to update design programs, templates, and technical documentation.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Design/Drafting Technology.
- Cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to hand-sketch 2-D and 3-D objects.
- Knowledge of fundamental structural engineering concepts and practices.
- High level of creativity and an ability to visualize complex spatial geometry.
- Passion for productivity improvement and design enhancement.
- Programming experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Overland Park, Kansas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Status: Full-time and paid.
- Physical requirements: Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, keyboarding, and reading from screens or paper. The role may require working outside normal hours.
About SPX Technologies
SPX Technologies manufactures engineered products and technologies for the HVAC, detection, and measurement markets. The company operates as a public entity and maintains a presence in 15 countries. It is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The organization employs approximately 4,400 people and traces its history back to 1912.
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