Junior Reliability Engineer – Field & Tech Specialist

Smiths Group; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, seeks an entry-level Customer Reliability Engineer or Technical Specialist. You will start with comprehensive training and rotate in-plant at customer facilities to learn mechanical seals, rotating equipment, and reliability practices.

The role emphasizes problem solving, technical communication, and teamwork. Under supervision you will perform teardown, failure analysis, and recommendations for improvements, while developing skills in reliability

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with mechanical seals and rotating equipment; basic engineering principles applied to tasks.
• Strong knowledge of personal computers and MS Office; good machining practices.
• Effective written and verbal business communication; ability to work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Assists operations with tear-down, inspection, and assembly of mechanical seals as part of a training rotation.
• Performs failure analysis on mechanical seals and inputs findings into reliability software.
• Reviews customer applications and makes recommendations.
• Troubleshoots applications and analyzes seal operation problems and failures.
• Communicates findings to management and technical staff; may present to leadership.

Skills

Mechanical seals & rotating equipment

Engineering principles

Written & verbal communication

Multitasking & prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Machining practices

Job description

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, seeks an entry-level Customer Reliability Engineer or Technical Specialist. You will start with comprehensive training and rotate in-plant at customer facilities to learn mechanical seals, rotating equipment, and reliability practices.

The role emphasizes problem solving, technical communication, and teamwork. Under supervision you will perform teardown, failure analysis, and recommendations for improvements, while developing skills in reliability