Applications Engineer, Couplings & Power Transmission

Smiths Group; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is seeking an Applications Engineer-Couplings to provide technical expertise and application support for our coupling product portfolio. This role collaborates with customers, OEMs, distributors, EPCs, and internal stakeholders to ensure proper product selection, solve complex challenges, and support successful project execution.

The role will travel to the UK for training for a minimum of two weeks and will require reviewing customer specifications,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required.
• 3+ years of experience in rotating equipment, couplings, drivetrain systems, power transmission, industrial equipment, or reliability engineering is preferred.
• Strong understanding of mechanical power transmission, shaft alignment, vibration, torque transmission, and rotating equipment reliability.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations involving product sizing, torque, speed, horsepower, moment loading, and service factor requirements.
• Proficiency with ERP, engineering software, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent analytical and customer-facing skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with a global company is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer applications and operating conditions to recommend appropriate coupling technologies and configurations.
• Review equipment data including power requirements, torque, speed, shaft separation, misalignment, service factors, and environmental conditions to ensure proper coupling selection.
• Prepare technical proposals, quotations, engineering calculations, and documentation supporting sales opportunities.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for sales teams, distributors, OEMs, end users, and inside teams regarding coupling products and applications.
• Review customer specifications and ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and project requirements.
• Provide engineering support for custom coupling designs, special applications, and retrofit opportunities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, and supply chain teams to address technical questions and support project execution.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Customer-facing skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Engineering software

Microsoft Office

Job description

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is seeking an Applications Engineer-Couplings to provide technical expertise and application support for our coupling product portfolio. This role collaborates with customers, OEMs, distributors, EPCs, and internal stakeholders to ensure proper product selection, solve complex challenges, and support successful project execution.

The role will travel to the UK for training for a minimum of two weeks and will require reviewing customer specifications,