Engineering Intern

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary) 

Would you like to join SPX as a paid intern?  At SPX, we believe in fostering the growth of our employees to bring out their best.  We have a proven past and promising future. For nearly a century, we’ve flourished by focusing on product innovation, expert technology, sound service and most importantly, top talent. Find the hands-on learning opportunity you’ve been looking for at SPX.  We offer Intern Positions for current college students or recent college graduates in Engineering, Operations, Sales and other fields. You’ll gain hands-on experience, learn from experts and collaborate with teams. Throughout your internship, you will develop invaluable skills and build technical strengths to put you on track for accelerated learning.  You will gain practical experience analyzing data, identifying improvement opportunities and collaborating across departments to drive results. At SPX your future is our focus – join the company of choice among new graduates! 

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities) 

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be: 

Functional Area Assistance: 

Work closely with associates by assisting on projects  

Coordinate a variety of projects from inception through completion and follow-up 

Provide data or information for accurate decisions 

Participate in department meetings  

Support staff on tasks as assigned 

Process Improvements: 

Assist in evaluating processes 

Identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement 

Collaborate with team members to develop and implement standard work instructions or process documents 

Communication Development: 

Develop and refine verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with employees and other stakeholders 

Learn best practices for crafting clear, concise and professional messaging and communications  

What 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  

Technical knowledge in field 

Strong analytical skills 

Strong communication skills 

Ability to work collaboratively in team-oriented environment that is fast paced 

Willingness to learn 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

Self-directed 

Excellent initiative 

Strong organizational skills 

Detail-oriented 

Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint 

Proficiency in field-specific technology  

Company Overview  

Weil-McLain® is a leading North American Brand of hydronic comfort heating systems for residential, commercial and institutional buildings, since 1881. Weil-McLain® hydronic boilers and indirect-fired water heaters integrate the latest in advanced controls and materials including cast iron, stainless steel and aluminum heat exchanger technologies. Products are engineered with aesthetics, functionality, safety and structural tolerance in mind. The reliability and energy-efficiency of our products has helped to make Weil-McLain® the largest brand of boilers in North America. 

JOB SUMMARY   -  

Working closely with the various Engineering Teams, this internship role will be hands-on with our products. You will assist with projects such as new product development, process improvement and testing, first article inspection, algorithm development, BOM comparisons, drawings and parts reviews.   

The successful intern candidate will have an educational background in mechanical engineering. Must be detail-oriented, willing to learn and ask questions, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE    

• At least junior level in a bachelor’s program majoring in an Engineering field 
• 3.0/4.0 GPA or better 
• Strong interest in the fields of mechanical engineering aligned to product, manufacturing or sustaining engineering • Comfortable working in a variety of environments such as lab or manufacturing environment with rapidly changing deadlines, workloads, and goals 

Please Note: The position is located in Eden, NC.  No relocation or temporary housing is provided. 

Weil-McLain is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law.