Description

• Support engineering test preparation and execution, including setup, measurement, and data collection.
• Assist in product and component testing such as structural integrity, fluid mechanics, hydraulics, thermal performance, vibration, sound levels, and materials evaluation.
• Contribute to product improvement initiatives, including design layouts, technical feasibility studies, and cost analyses.
• Create and update engineering drawings, models, and templates to reflect code revisions, product updates, and process improvements.
• Participate in project research, gathering data and supporting engineers in evaluating new technologies and design concepts.
• Collaborate with engineers on design documentation, technical support, and reporting to ensure accuracy and consistency across projects.
• Handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

Requirements

Join our engineering team as a 2026 Engineering/Product Development Intern or Co‑op, gaining hands‑on experience in research, testing, and design projects that directly support product innovation and improvement. This role is ideal for students pursuing Mechanical, Industrial, or related engineering degrees who want to apply classroom learning to real‑world challenges in a global manufacturing environment.

We are seeking motivated individuals ready to contribute to engineering projects and grow their technical expertise.

Applicants should be currently enrolled in an engineering or engineering technology program.

The position may involve occasional overtime, lifting up to 50 pounds, extensive keyboarding, and handling a high volume of tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

• 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.
• Experience with various test equipment, hand and power tools, and shop equipment (preferred).
• Knowledge of and ability to apply fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of structural engineering to projects.
• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Materials Engineering, or Engineering Technology.
• Maintain a cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or higher; high school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work occasional overtime, lift up to 50 pounds, perform extensive keyboarding, and read technical documents.

Benefits

The internship/co‑op offers the chance to develop technical skills, strengthen problem‑solving abilities, and experience the engineering design and testing cycle in a fast‑paced R&D setting. SPX provides full‑time summer internships, spring‑summer and summer‑fall co‑op rotations, as well as part‑time opportunities during the academic year, with housing stipends for students relocating to Kansas City.

• Generous and flexible paid time off, including personal, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave.
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one.
• Performance‑based compensation packages and bonus plans.
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance