Application Engineer

Smiths Group; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology engineering company in Hamilton is seeking an Applications Engineer to support its Wet Seal product line. You will provide technical assistance, perform design calculations, and analyze product performance. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and has experience with rotating equipment. This full-time position requires strong analytical and communication skills, and abilities in CAD or FEA are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 years of relevant working engineering experience.
• Experience with rotating equipment mechanical seals preferred.
• Knowledge of materials selection for industrial applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance on seal type design.
• Perform design calculations and prepare application documentation.
• Analyze product performance and conduct failure analysis.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

FEA

Solid Edge

Job description

Overview

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.

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

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related).
• 24 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.

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Remote Work & Employment

Remote Work : Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

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Department / Functional Area

Engineering

Experience

years

Vacancy

1