Designer II

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As Designer II, you will lead, oversee, and work with less experienced designers to ensure timely, orderly, and accurate completion of cooling tower orders. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the project team’s output is consistent with project requirements, applicable science, and all regulatory codes. This role will be responsible for the progression of orders from field sales representatives to application engineers and ultimately to the plan for fabrication or the field for construction. The incumbent must excel at creating drawings in the CAD tools relevant to the assigned products. Also, responsible for the fabrication details, design, proper descriptions, and engineering specifications of materials coming from vendors. The incumbent will deal directly with vendors and/or field erectors in order to address problems affecting material shipments and/or product construction. A successful incumbent will work efficiently and accurately, and collaborate effectively with designers, engineers, and other departments.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

• Design and Documentation
• Plan own work and create own timelines consistent with project requirements; contribute to project overview, timeline, and plan when appropriate.
• Create and execute engineering change orders (document the revisions and revise data and drawings as needed).
• Maintain integrity of product files to conform with currently defined product specifications; follow company document control procedures to save and/or revise drawings.
• Support Manufacturing and Construction
• Support suppliers, manufacturing, and/or construction by answering questions and clarifying uncertainty regarding documentation and instructions.
• Provide training to, and answer questions, from field construction and/or manufacturing plants.
• Coaching and Training
• Review work of inexperience designers; provide mentoring and coaching.
• Train other designers in use of software tools and product details.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

• Required Experience
• 1+ years of experience.
• Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of HVAC and/or cooling towers.
• Strong proficiency with CAD tools relevant to assigned products; certain roles may require strong proficiency in 3D modeling.
• Programming and/or Visual Basic knowledge helpful.
• Basic proficiency in SAP or other ERP system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products.
• Education & Certifications
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in drafting or engineering technology, or equivalent experience.

Travel & Working Environment

• Onsite office environment, Monday – Friday; Hybrid work schedule available after satisfactory completion of probationary period.
• The position may require working occasionally outside normal work hours.
• Lifting 10-30 pounds.
• Keyboarding/typing.
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy.
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiples tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally.

What benefits do we offer?

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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