Reliability Engineer/Vibration Analyst

John Crane; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, seeks a Reliability Engineer/Vibration Analyst to join our on-site team at client facilities. You will collect vibration data, perform first-line analysis, and collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot and optimize condition monitoring programs.

You will conduct surveys, generate reports with actionable maintenance recommendations, and interface with clients to ensure high-quality on-site service and adherence to our integrated management system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent and relevant work experience in rotating equipment.
• Vibration analysis: ISO 18436-2 Level 2 or equivalent.
• Lubrication analysis: ISO 18436-4 Level 2 or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and develop Condition Monitoring programs for John Crane clients.
• Conduct routine condition monitoring surveys at client sites.
• Analyze vibration data and report results with corrective maintenance recommendations.
• Interface with clients for on-site delivery of Condition Monitoring services.
• Perform periodic on-site pump performance testing and reporting.
• Calculate cost-benefit of recommended maintenance actions.
• Adhere to the Integrated Management System requirements.

Skills

Vibration analysis

Condition monitoring

Rotating equipment

Troubleshooting

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Vibration monitoring software

Job description

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.

We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards.

Job Description

The role is based on-site at a customer facility. Directly coordinating, scheduling, and participating in work with the customer to comply with the “partnership agreement". You will be working as part of a team who will use their knowledge to develop, operate and manage Condition Monitoring programs for John Crane's client.

The role of the Reliability Engineer/Vibration Analyst is to collect routine Condition Monitoring data, conduct first Line analysis and reporting, partner with the teams Engineer to capture advanced data and participate in troubleshooting.

• Operate and Develop Condition Monitoring programs for John Crane clients in conjunction with the
• Conduct routine Condition Monitoring surveys at our clients’ premises.
• Conduct analysis of routine vibration data.
• Report Vibration and Oil Analysis results and associated corrective maintenance recommendations
• Interface with the client for the on-site delivery of Condition Monitoring services.
• Conduct periodic on-site Pump Performance Testing and on-site Reporting.
• Using a defined process calculate the cost benefit of carrying out recommendations.
• Work within the requirements of the Integrated Management System.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Engineering Technology degree preferred and/or equivalent and relevant work experience with rotating equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vibration Analysis ISO 18436-2 Category 2, or equivalent required.
• Lubrication Analysis ISO 18436-4 Category 2, or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience preferred in vibration analysis for condition monitoring of rotating equipment (pumps, compressors).
• Experience with mechanical seals a big plus.
• Proficient with Computers, MS Office and specialist vibration monitoring software.
• Preferred skills such as thermography, rotor dynamics analysis, laser alignment, and electrical tests.
• Experience working in a diverse environment with a global company is a plus.

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.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)

Candidates can be based in: Wilmington, DE, Swedesboro, NJ, Philadelphia, PA pr Houston, TX.

We can provide relocation for the right candidate based in the US.