Intern, Controls / Technical Services Engineering

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. Join our Technical Services / Controls Engineering team as 2026 summer intern, where you'll gain hands-on experience supporting electrical control systems, product development, and technical service operations. This internship is ideal for students pursuing degrees in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields who are interested in learning how controls technology supports large-scale HVAC and industrial cooling solutions within a global manufacturing company.

• Assist with reviewing and interpreting product specifications and bills of materials to ensure accuracy and alignment with engineering requirements.
• Support the development and testing of control product solutions, including reviewing application limits, drafting documentation, and participating in product improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and sourcing teams to help qualify vendors, track compliance with electrical codes and standards, and maintain strong cross-functional communication.
• Contribute to technical training and support materials, including product manuals, reference guides, and resources for both internal teams and external customers.
• Gain exposure to new product introduction (NPI) processes, control system design, and customer-focused solutions that integrate with broader SPX product offerings.

This internship provides the opportunity to build technical engineering skills, gain hands-on exposure to control system applications, and develop problem-solving experience in a professional engineering environment. If you are detail-oriented, motivated to learn, and excited about controls and technical services, we encourage you to apply.

What we are looking for (Required / Ideal Experience, Skills, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has :

Required Experience & Skills

Ideal Experience & Skills

Education & Certifications

Travel & Working Environment

Our intern and co-op positions are paid, and we offer housing stipends for students who are not local to the Kansas City area.

How we live our culture

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 :

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.

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.