John Crane is Hiring | Application Engineer |

Position – Application Engineer
Company – John Crane
Location – Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN

Job description

Under direct supervision performs a variety of engineering and drafting/design tasks requiring application of standard techniques and procedures. Uses engineering judgment and responsibility to resolve stakeholder enquiries with particular emphasis on the repair engineering and replacement of mechanical seals.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Review & processing of stakeholder Project Requests.
• Follow standard application & design engineering techniques and procedures to select, apply, design and draft wet seal products to repair or replace seals.
• Where necessary, liaise with Global Engineering Product Groups and other SMEs to provide ‘Right first time’ design solutions.
• Perform basic engineering calculations as required to validate design or create new designs. Familiarity with webcalcs an advantage.
• Basic use of FEA tools like CSTEDY & similar tools for simple design analysis an advantage.
• Design of wet seal products using 2 & 3D CAD techniques necessary (Solid Edge preferred).
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and assembly techniques required.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with ERP systems required.
• Experience of reverse engineering an advantage in terms of drawing/design work but also hands on measurement techniques.
• Knowledge of seal and piping plan selection required.
• Knowledge of competitor products is an advantage.
• Knowledge of pumps and process plant experience is an advantage.
• Working with Teamcenter and familiarity with GCN system necessary.
• Knowledge of JC coding system required.
• Experience of troubleshooting, including analysis of problems / recommendation & implementation of appropriate solutions is an advantage.

Experience working on pump and seal repair an advantage.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, 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.

The Individual

• Bachelor’s in engineering (Preferably Mechanical / chemical / Industrial / Production) with typical experience of 3 to 6 years.
• Must have sound engineering knowledge including design, materials, fluid mechanics & drawings.
• Ability to make 2D and 3D manufacturing drawings using preferably Solid edge.
• Knowledge of mechanical seals is required including design and application.
• Pump and process plant knowledge is an advantage.
• Must have the ability to work independently or in coordination with more experienced engineer to come with engineering solutions.
• Must have aptitude for problem solving and communication skills.
• Support safe workplace cultures and compliance with Smiths EH&S

About Smiths

At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers’ evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customer s’ operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

About John Crane

John Crane (www.johncrane.com) is a global leader in rotating equipment solutions, supplying engineered technologies and services to process industries. The company designs and manufactures a variety of products including mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 sales and service facilities in over 50 countries. Fiscal year 2016 revenue was greater than 1 Billion USD (£830m). John Crane is part of Smiths Group (www.smiths.com), a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications, and engineered components.