About the position
Assists operations with tear-down, inspection, and assembly of mechanical seals as part of a training rotation to become familiar with mechanical seals. Performs failure analysis on mechanical seals and inputs findings into John Crane’s reliability management software. Reviews customer applications and makes recommendations. Troubleshoots applications and analyzes, evaluates, and rectifies seal operation problems and failures. Communicates orally and in writing with company personnel providing feedback, recommendations, and technical assistance, which may include making technical presentations to management. Solves problems on existing installations regarding material changes or modifications of equipment, seal, or auxiliary equipment. Reviews overall seal and component part materials, proposals, layouts, installation, assembly, and detail drawings. Prepares reports and recommendations to management and assists in development and management of partnership programs. Observes and reports field performance results; collects and evaluates customer data, while working with local John Crane office and sales representatives.
Responsibilities
- Assists operations with tear-down, inspection, and assembly of mechanical seals.
- Performs failure analysis on mechanical seals and inputs findings into reliability management software.
- Reviews customer applications and makes recommendations.
- Troubleshoots applications and analyzes, evaluates, and rectifies seal operation problems and failures.
- Communicates orally and in writing with company personnel providing feedback, recommendations, and technical assistance.
- Solves problems on existing installations regarding material changes or modifications of equipment, seal, or auxiliary equipment.
- Reviews overall seal and component part materials, proposals, layouts, installation, assembly, and detail drawings.
- Prepares reports and recommendations to management.
- Assists in development and management of partnership programs.
- Observes and reports field performance results; collects and evaluates customer data.
Requirements
- Requires Bachelor of Science in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience with mechanical seals, rotating equipment, and basic engineering principles preferred.
- Strong knowledge of personal computers, MS Office, and machining practices.
- Capable of handling multiple priorities simultaneously in a demanding environment.
- Effective written and verbal business communication skills.
- Effective training, leadership, facilitation, influencing, negotiating, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
- Ability to effectively work within diverse teams locally and across functions.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Employee resource groups (ERGs) for diversity and inclusion.
- Recognition through Smiths Excellence Awards.
- Global celebration of Smiths Day.
