Maintenance and Automation Technician

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.

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. We are opening a new campus facility that will have two of our businesses (Marley and Ingenia Technologies) evolving and growing together at SPX's very first campus.

As a Maintenance and Automation Technician, you will play a crucial role in the installation, programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining the automation systems throughout the manufacturing facility. The Controls Technician works closely with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to minimize downtime and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this job also can be assigned special projects to support factory safety, sustainability, growth, and development.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core

• •Installation, troubleshooting, and repair of robotic and automated systems.
• •Program, modify, and maintain Robotics, PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial networks.
• •Diagnose electrical, instrumentation, and controls-related issues using appropriate test equipment.
• •Lead the installation, startup, and commissioning of new equipment and automation projects.
• •Maintain control panel documentation, electrical schematics, and program backups.
• •Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on automation and control systems.
• •Assist in root cause analysis and corrective action activities for recurring equipment failures.
• •Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and electrical standards.
• •Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to optimize equipment performance and reliability.
• •Recommend and implement continuous improvement opportunities that increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
• •Support plant capital projects and equipment upgrades as needed.
• •Maintain inventory of controls-related spare parts and components.

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:

• •Manufacturing plant environment
• •External training at existing SPX locations including Olathe, KS and Montreal, Quebec

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:

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

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.