SPX
Applications Engineer (Overland Park, Kansas (KS), US)
SPX, Overland Park, Kansas, United States, 66213
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 HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants. With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS 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 an Application Engineer you serve as the liaison between external customers and internal departments, the incumbent works in conjunction with sales representatives, sales team, manufacturing, product management, and product engineering. Being a key technical advisor and product advocate, this role fundamentally contributes to build the best practice in product applications through continuous learning and expanding product expertise.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:Technical Excellence:Provide technical support to sales representatives, distributors, contractors and end-users and internal departmentsAdvise and assist field sales personnel and their clients on product technical details, application requirements, etc. to obtain solutions of specific application problemsDeliver technical training support to internal and external personnel when requiredDetermine accurate information and calculations as associated with each sales orderDevelop effective strategies based on thorough analysis of project variables, thus maximizing the likelihood of winning jobsCustomer Support:Serve as the liaison between external customers and internal departmentsEvaluate needs of the customer and provide technical solutions that best fit the company's product portfolioListen, understand, and convey customer requirementsProvide product support information/ direction from existing manuals, bulletins and guidesRespond to quote requests (functional, technical, and pricing elements) in a timely mannerAssist in pricing special optionsDocumentation and Continuous ImprovementIdentify opportunities for process improvement and streamlining technical support proceduresAssist product development in developing new and/or enhanced products by communicating trends, needs and issues in the marketplaceParticipate in other duties that relate to the overall goals of the department as assignedWhat 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
Minimum of 2 years of experienceStrong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office softwarePreferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Fundamental knowledge in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanicsFamiliarity with HVAC and refrigeration systemsAbility to read engineering drawingsGood understanding of technical and commercial project variables with the ability to proactively initiate action based on that understandingStrong technical aptitudeStrong communication skills, both verbal and writtenFamiliarity with SAP or other ERP systems is a plusEducation & Certifications
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering, preferredTravel & Working Environment
Minimum travel may be required. Less than 5%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:
Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plansEducational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programsOur 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 realise their fullest potential.
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
IntegrityAccountabilityExcellenceTeamworkResults
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.
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 HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants. With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS 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 an Application Engineer you serve as the liaison between external customers and internal departments, the incumbent works in conjunction with sales representatives, sales team, manufacturing, product management, and product engineering. Being a key technical advisor and product advocate, this role fundamentally contributes to build the best practice in product applications through continuous learning and expanding product expertise.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:Technical Excellence:Provide technical support to sales representatives, distributors, contractors and end-users and internal departmentsAdvise and assist field sales personnel and their clients on product technical details, application requirements, etc. to obtain solutions of specific application problemsDeliver technical training support to internal and external personnel when requiredDetermine accurate information and calculations as associated with each sales orderDevelop effective strategies based on thorough analysis of project variables, thus maximizing the likelihood of winning jobsCustomer Support:Serve as the liaison between external customers and internal departmentsEvaluate needs of the customer and provide technical solutions that best fit the company's product portfolioListen, understand, and convey customer requirementsProvide product support information/ direction from existing manuals, bulletins and guidesRespond to quote requests (functional, technical, and pricing elements) in a timely mannerAssist in pricing special optionsDocumentation and Continuous ImprovementIdentify opportunities for process improvement and streamlining technical support proceduresAssist product development in developing new and/or enhanced products by communicating trends, needs and issues in the marketplaceParticipate in other duties that relate to the overall goals of the department as assignedWhat 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
Minimum of 2 years of experienceStrong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office softwarePreferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Fundamental knowledge in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanicsFamiliarity with HVAC and refrigeration systemsAbility to read engineering drawingsGood understanding of technical and commercial project variables with the ability to proactively initiate action based on that understandingStrong technical aptitudeStrong communication skills, both verbal and writtenFamiliarity with SAP or other ERP systems is a plusEducation & Certifications
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering, preferredTravel & Working Environment
Minimum travel may be required. Less than 5%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:
Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plansEducational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programsOur 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 realise their fullest potential.
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
IntegrityAccountabilityExcellenceTeamworkResults
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.