Senior Manager, Controls 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. The Senior Manager of Engineering - Controls, provides direct supervision, demand forecasting / planning, and process management of technical product support for electrical and control equipment for heat exchange products.  The Senior Manager of Engineering – Controls has accountability and responsibility for the full product development lifecycle (idea to product launch) and the product delivery lifecycle from quote through customer field support.  Activities include new product research and development, engineering verification / testing, quality and cost-effectiveness analysis, continuous improvement including value analysis – value engineering (VAVE), and field start-up support including commissioning and warranty. 

 

This role encourages innovation and continuously improves efficiency of technical support, monitors advances of technology and competition, and supports global and acquisition-related technical issues in areas of expertise.

 

This role has global reach, providing technical guidance to regional engineering teams for application of a global product.  This role coordinates closely with global counterparts in the Asia Pacific, and EMEA regions to standardize processes, methods, and product design where possible while meeting regional requirements.

 

This role will also work alongside the sales team, analyzing customer specifications, providing quote support, and presenting findings to clients. Effective supervision and stakeholder communication are essential.  The incumbent will manage a team that will be the authority on controls product design for the business, providing technical support, and controls training as appropriate.

 

This role encourages innovation and continuously improves efficiency of technical support, monitors advances of technology and competition, and supports global and acquisition-related technical issues in areas of expertise.

 

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

 

1. Supervise and Lead Technical Teams

• Oversee engineers and technicians to ensure service requests, calculations, and designs meet specifications and codes and can be delivered with high quality.
• Address personnel matters, including performance appraisals, and manage training programs across the Americas and globally as needed.
• Ensure engineering capacity aligns with current and projected service demand.

 

1. Manage Controls Product Development, Operations and Customer Support

• Respond to technical service requests related to quotations, contracts, and projects, including drafting reports and communications.
• Support sales by conducting site data analysis, presenting findings to customers, and working in the field (10-15% travel, including international).
• Set objectives and maintain KPIs to track and improve performance in technical service activities.

 

1.   Financial Oversight and Process Improvement 

• Develop and manage operating budgets for the cost center, implementing processes to minimize variances.
• Attend internal and external meetings to gather information, analyze data, and apply insight for process improvements.
• Provide support for Asia Pacific and EMEA regions when required, ensuring cohesive globa