Engineering Product Development Intern

About the Role

Join SPX Cooling Technologies as a 2027 summer Engineering/Design Intern. This role provides hands-on experience supporting product development, testing, and design initiatives within the HVAC Cooling division. The internship is suited for students pursuing degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Design Engineering, or related fields, offering exposure to real-world engineering challenges and collaboration with experienced professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in product development projects, including design analysis (structural and/or fluid mechanics) and prototype support.
• Contribute to product improvement initiatives, such as technical feasibility studies, economic analysis, and design layouts.
• Create and modify engineering drawings and models using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software.
• Support component and product testing, documenting results and recommending design adjustments.
• Help assemble engineering standards for automation and design process improvements.
• Collaborate with engineers on updating or modifying design programs, templates, and technical documentation to reflect product revisions and industry code updates.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Hybrid schedule.
• Occasional work outside normal work hours.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 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 multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Design/Drafting Technology.
• Cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Ideal Experience & Skills:

• Skilled at hand-sketching 2-D and 3-D objects.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of structural engineering.
• High level of creativity and strong ability to visualize complex spatial geometry.
• Passion for productivity improvement and design enhancement.
• Programming experience is preferred.