About the role#
As a Maintenance & Reliability Intern, you will work with the Maintenance and Engineering teams to support continuous improvement efforts. This position offers hands-on experience with design, analysis, and equipment testing in an industrial manufacturing environment.
What you'll do#
- Create data acquisition for non-efficiency testing and source installation procedures.
- Perform mock-up preparation, process testing, and equipment qualifications.
- Operate test and measurement equipment for mechanical or electronic systems.
- Collect and analyze machine downtime data to identify trends.
- Perform Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) activities.
- Adjust preventative and predictive maintenance practices based on data.
- Review and refine critical spare parts lists.
- Collaborate with team members on machine improvements to reduce downtime.
- Lead additional projects as assigned or proposed.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program for Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Completion of at least two years of engineering studies.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with self-direction.
- Familiarity with technical drawings and mechanical aptitude for tools and machines.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including wearing required safety gear, climbing, stooping, crouching, and crawling.
- Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Location & details#
- Location: Olathe, Kansas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
- Eligibility: Must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided.
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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