Test Technician II – Product Testing

@ Smiths Group

Company Overview

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries, offering mechanical seals, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.

Role Overview

The Test Technician II – Product Testing reports to the Lab Manager within the Innovation Group. The role involves assembling prototype mechanical seals, conducting tests, analyzing results to ensure prototypes meet specifications, troubleshooting, supporting test equipment design, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret prototype drawings and test specifications.
• Assist product teams in creating test plans and experiments.
• Assemble prototypes and conduct R&D testing.
• Record, analyze, and report test data.
• Perform fault finding and root cause analysis (RCA).
• Maintain safety, 5S organization, and risk assessments.
• Manage inventory for New Product Development projects.

Qualifications

• Technical Degree (2–3 years).
• 2+ years’ hands-on experience in a technical/mechanical role.
• Apprenticeship or relevant academic project/hobby experience.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

Diversity and inclusion are core values at Smiths Group. The company supports various employee resource groups and celebrates excellence through the annual Smiths Excellence Awards and global Smiths Day.

Key skills/competency

Test Technician II – Product Testing: Prototype Assembly, Test Planning, R&D, Data Analysis, Fault Finding, RCA, 5S, Safety, Inventory Management, Communication