What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Designer position at SPX Technologies?
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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.
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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 a Mechanical Designer, you will perform mechanical and electro-mechanical design and drafting for new and existing products. Ideal candidate will have extensive machine design experience and be familiar both designing and troubleshooting mechanical systems. You will work closely with engineering teams to support product development, documentation, and design execution.
What You Can Expect In This Role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:
Required Experience
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:
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.
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 Detection and Measurement, CUES is the world’s leading developer of water, wastewater, and storm water inspection equipment. With CCTV cameras, pre-built vehicles, and software for pipeline inspection and rehabilitation, we improve the safety and reliability of our water infrastructure systems.
How You Will Make An Impact (Job Summary)
SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Mechanical Designer, you will perform mechanical and electro-mechanical design and drafting for new and existing products. Ideal candidate will have extensive machine design experience and be familiar both designing and troubleshooting mechanical systems. You will work closely with engineering teams to support product development, documentation, and design execution.
What You Can Expect In This Role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:
- Design & Drafting
- Design and develop mechanical systems and components for cameras, transporters, lifts, and other devices, including mechanisms, bodies, bearings, motors, gears, seals, controls, etc., following company and industry standards
- Create detailed 3D CAD models and engineering drawings with appropriate GD&T for manufacturing
- Assist in design of new and existing products and prepare documentation for production release
- Support DFM/DFA efforts and work with suppliers to refine designs for cost, reliability, and manufacturability
- Apply drafting standards, formats, and drawing requirements
- Engineering Support
- Support R&D, NPD, and sustaining engineering activities
- Collaborate with peers and engineering teams to drive tasks forward
- Track work and provide status updates
- Documentation & Change Management
- Validate documentation for quality, accuracy, and manufacturability (DFM)
- Complete engineering change notices (ECNs) and initiate ECRs when required
- Ensure drawing updates follow company procedures and standards
- Update and access MRP system as required for part number creation and structure maintenance
Required Experience
- Minimum 5 years of mechanical design experience
- Experience in mechanical design specifically in the design and development of robotics, automation, AGVs, drones, and/or cameras
- Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD software for creation of models, drawings and assemblies. CSWP certification preferred, and Autodesk Inventor familiarity preferred
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes including machining processes, sheet metal forming, & casting
- Working knowledge of GD&T and experience generating engineering documentation
- Machine design experience including power transmission, sealing, and mechatronics packaging
- Knowledge of ASME Y14.100 (Drawing Practices), Y14.5 (GD&T), and weld symbols
- Working knowledge of MS Office (Adobe Acrobat and AutoCAD desirable)
- Ability to work within established processes and team environments
- Ability to work cross‑functionally and communicate clearly with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
- Knowledge of ERP systems, such as IFS, and product lifecycle management systems, such as PDM Pro, is a plus
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
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.