About the role
John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.
We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards.
Job Description
The Applications Engineer supports John Crane’s Wet Seal product line, applying engineering knowledge to ensure products meet customer specifications, perform reliably, and are applied correctly in rotating equipment systems. This role is primarily office-based, providing technical support to internal teams and customers, performing design calculations, and reviewing applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical assistance on seal type, design, and materials of construction based on application requirements.
- Perform design calculations and prepare application documentation.
- Approve layouts and manufacturing drawings, ensuring compliance with end-user requirements using technical literature and specialized calculations.
- Analyze product performance, conduct failure analysis, and document findings in failure reports with recommendations.
- Review customer specifications and participate in technical calls with Sales Engineering.
- Recommend materials and components based on operating conditions and the product being pumped.
- Support manufacturing, assembly, and purchasing teams to resolve technical queries.
- Conduct occasional site visits to assist with problem resolution or product installation.
- Assemble and/or test products when required.
- Complete other engineering duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related).
- 2–4 years of relevant working engineering experience.
- Experience with rotating equipment, mechanical seals, pump OEMs, or industrial end-users preferred.
- Knowledge of materials selection for industrial applications is a plus.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- CAD and FEA skills (Solid Edge preferred) are a plus but not required.
Additional Information
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
About John Crane
John Crane is a global leader in mission-critical technologies for the energy and process industries and an innovator in rotating equipment, encompassing mechanical seals, couplings, filtration systems, cutting-edge asset management, and digital diagnostics solutions. Blending a rich legacy of innovation with a commitment to service excellence, we've enabled our customer’s reliable and sustainable operations for over a century. While recognizing the role of traditional energy, we are pioneering solutions that enable cleaner alternatives, crafting a vision for a sustainable energy future. Our extensive global presence underscores our promise to customers, with over 200 service centers in 50 countries. With nearly £1 billion in revenues in 2022, we are an integral pillar of Smiths Group plc, a FTSE 100 listed company dedicated to improving our world through smarter engineering.
About the role
John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.
We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards.
Job Description
The Applications Engineer supports John Crane’s Wet Seal product line, applying engineering knowledge to ensure products meet customer specifications, perform reliably, and are applied correctly in rotating equipment systems. This role is primarily office-based, providing technical support to internal teams and customers, performing design calculations, and reviewing applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical assistance on seal type, design, and materials of construction based on application requirements.
- Perform design calculations and prepare application documentation.
- Approve layouts and manufacturing drawings, ensuring compliance with end-user requirements using technical literature and specialized calculations.
- Analyze product performance, conduct failure analysis, and document findings in failure reports with recommendations.
- Review customer specifications and participate in technical calls with Sales Engineering.
- Recommend materials and components based on operating conditions and the product being pumped.
- Support manufacturing, assembly, and purchasing teams to resolve technical queries.
- Conduct occasional site visits to assist with problem resolution or product installation.
- Assemble and/or test products when required.
- Complete other engineering duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related).
- 2–4 years of relevant working engineering experience.
- Experience with rotating equipment, mechanical seals, pump OEMs, or industrial end-users preferred.
- Knowledge of materials selection for industrial applications is a plus.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- CAD and FEA skills (Solid Edge preferred) are a plus but not required.
Additional Information
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
About John Crane
John Crane is a global leader in mission-critical technologies for the energy and process industries and an innovator in rotating equipment, encompassing mechanical seals, couplings, filtration systems, cutting-edge asset management, and digital diagnostics solutions. Blending a rich legacy of innovation with a commitment to service excellence, we've enabled our customer’s reliable and sustainable operations for over a century. While recognizing the role of traditional energy, we are pioneering solutions that enable cleaner alternatives, crafting a vision for a sustainable energy future. Our extensive global presence underscores our promise to customers, with over 200 service centers in 50 countries. With nearly £1 billion in revenues in 2022, we are an integral pillar of Smiths Group plc, a FTSE 100 listed company dedicated to improving our world through smarter engineering.