Refrigeration Application Engineer

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:

• Provide technical support to sales representatives, distributors, contractors and end-users and internal departments
• Advise and assist field sales personnel and their clients on product technical details, application requirements, etc. to obtain solutions of specific application problems
• Deliver technical training support to internal and external personnel when required
• Determine accurate information and calculations as associated with each sales order
• Develop effective strategies based on thorough analysis of project variables, thus maximizing the likelihood of winning jobs

• Serve as the liaison between external customers and internal departments
• Evaluate needs of the customer and provide technical solutions that best fit the company's product portfolio
• Listen, understand, and convey customer requirements
• Provide product support information/ direction from existing manuals, bulletins and guides
• Respond to quote requests (functional, technical, and pricing elements) in a timely manner
• Assist in pricing special options

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and streamlining technical support procedures
• Assist product development in developing new and/or enhanced products by communicating trends, needs and issues in the marketplace
• Participate in other duties that relate to the overall goals of the department as assigned

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

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in industrial refrigeration or related field
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Fundamental knowledge in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics
• Familiarity with HVAC and refrigeration systems, especially with ammonia refrigeration systems
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Good understanding of technical and commercial project variables with the ability to proactively initiate action based on that understanding
• Strong technical aptitude
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems is a plus

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering, preferred

Travel & Working Environment

• Remote working environment. Occasional office visits
• Minimum travel may be required. Less than 5%

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. As required by law in this state, the estimated salary range for this position is $74,200 - $98,900 and represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect.

We tailor our offers within the range based on organizational needs, internal equity, market data, geographic zone, and the selected candidate's experience, education, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process.

At SPX, it is not common for individuals to be hired at the higher end of the range, and compensation decisions depend on a variety of factors.

This position is eligible to participate in a discretionary bonus, subject to the rules governing the plan.

SPX offers a variety of…