Test Technician II – Product Testing

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. 

As a Test Technician II, you'll be part of our Technology group supporting new product testing and prototype development. This hands-on role focuses on the assembly, operation, and measurement of mechanical seals and test rigs to ensure product performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble and test mechanical seals and rigs to meet R&D requirements.
• Coordinate sample preparation, including tracing parts, working with the lapping department, and verifying finish quality.
• Operate precision measurement tools such as profilometers and roundness tracers to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Perform rotor balancing and other precision measurements for prototype assemblies.
• Log and analyze test results, summarizing key findings for review.
• Support team meetings and planning sessions, contributing insights to ongoing projects.
• Assist engineers in test setup, data recording, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain an organized workspace and follow safety and 5S practices.
• Participate in continuous improvement and innovation activities within the test lab.

Education:

• Technical Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field preferred.

Experience:

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in a technical, mechanical, or test lab environment.
• Experience with seal or rig assembly, profilometers, roundness tracers, rotor balancing, and precision measurement preferred.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Apprenticeship or experience in manufacturing or R&D environments is an asset.
• Strong documentation and data reporting skills (logging, summarizing, presenting results).

Skills:

• Collaborative and detail-oriented.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and curiosity.
• Excellent organization, communication, and time management skills.
• Safety and quality-focused mindset.

With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Network, and Neurodiversity. 

Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network. 

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future. 

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.

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