Test Technician – Product Testing

John Crane; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

John Crane in Morton, IL seeks a Test Technician to assemble prototype mechanical seals, conduct tests, analyze data, and document findings to meet product requirements. You will interpret engineering drawings and test specifications, assist innovation and engineering teams with test plans, reconfigure equipment for nonstandard tests, and present data to stakeholders.

The role emphasizes safety, 5S organization, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ≥2 years in a similar hands-on role preferred.
• Apprenticeship with manufacturing organization focused on mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Willingness to learn new equipment, processes and methods.
• Interpret engineering drawings, test specifications and requirements.
• Assist innovation and engineering teams with test plans and experiments.
• Understand P&ID, valves, regulators, controllers, cooling system and sensors.
• Assembly and test prototype products.
• Carrying out tests using bespoke test equipment.
• Recording new processes and findings.
• Create written and graphed test data reports to help conclude the outcome.
• Present data to testing groups and stakeholders and provide insight on key test events.
• Part processing - experimenting using manufacturing methods to meet final requirements.
• Reconfigure equipment to complete nonstandard tests, based on requirements, design, and planning.
• Self-manage tasks using planning tools.
• Follow safety requirements and 5S workplace organization.
• Drive the creation of written risk assessments.
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Management of inventory for key NPD projects.
• Apply a methodical approach to fault finding and RCA’s: for both testing equipment and new products.
• Creating test procedures and SOPs for development projects.
• Basic CAD skills

Skills

Hands-on experience

Interpret drawings

Data analysis

Documentation

Test equipment setup

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship in manufacturing (mechanical engineering)

≥2 years' hands-on experience

Tools

CAD

Job description

John Crane (www.johncrane.com) is a global leader in rotating equipment solutions, supplying engineered technologies and services to process industries. The company designs and manufactures a variety of products, including mechanical seals and systems, couplings, filtration systems and digital diagnostics technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 sales and service facilities in over 50 countries. Global reported revenue for fiscal year 2023 was in excess of $1.2 billion/1b GBP. John Crane is part of Smiths Group, a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in engineered components, energy, contraband detection, and communications.

Job Description

The Test Technician role reports to the Lab Manager within the Innovation Group. The Test Technician leads the assembly of prototype mechanical seals, conducts tests, analyzes and interprets data to ensure prototypes meet product requirements, while documenting findings and sharing insights with the team. Additionally, the role involves maintaining a safe work environment, troubleshooting equipment and prototype issues, and contributing ideas for the design of test equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Willingness to learn new equipment, processes and methods
• Interpret engineering drawings, test specifications and requirements
• Assist innovation and engineering teams with test plans and experiments
• Understand P&ID, valves, regulators, controllers, cooling system and sensors
• Assembly and test prototype products
• Carrying out tests using bespoke test equipment
• Recording new processes and findings
• Create written and graphed test data reports to help conclude the outcome
• Present data to testing groups and stakeholders and provide insight on key test events
• Part processing - experimenting using manufacturing methods to meet final requirements
• Reconfigure equipment to complete nonstandard tests, based on requirements, design, and planning
• Self-manage tasks using planning tools
• Follow safety requirements and 5S workplace organization
• Drive the creation of written risk assessments
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives
• Management of inventory for key NPD projects
• Apply a methodical approach to fault finding and RCA’s: for both testing equipment and new products
• Creating test procedures and SOPs for development projects
• Basic CAD skills

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• ≥2 years' experience in similar hands-on role
• Apprenticeship with manufacturing organization with focus on mechanical engineering

And/or:

• Technical hobby that incorporates analytical or creative thinking

Additional Information

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, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity.