John Crane

Energy and process industries

SeniorTestEngineer

Vellmar, Hesse, Germany FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Test Engineer at John Crane. Planning tests. Execution of tests”

Industry & Context.

Energy and process industries
Problems you'll solve

Structured problem-solving; Root-cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a comparable qualification, Several years of experience in a hands-on engineering or testing environment, Solid knowledge of testing methodologies, structured problem-solving, root-cause analysis, mechanical systems, electrical systems, pneumatic systems, fundamental physical principles, analytical thinking, data analysis skills, High level of personal responsibility, organisational skills, structured way of working, communication skills, enjoyment of teamwork, knowledge sharing, continuous professional development, Very good English skills

What You'll Do.

Development of test plans

Implementation of test plans

Setup testing systems

Support testing systems

Analysis of test results

Evaluation of test results

Visualisation of test results

Preparation of test reports

Preparation of presentations

Conducting fault analyses

Conducting root-cause analyses

Optimisation of test processes

Optimisation of testing procedures

Optimisation of safety standards

Optimisation of technical documentation

Providing technical support

Troubleshooting on prototypes

Troubleshooting on test equipment

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Close collaboration with product teams; Close collaboration with project teams; Working closely with interdisciplinary teams

Communication Scope

Communication skills; Knowledge sharing

Full Job Description

John Crane, a company of the Smiths Group, is a global leader in critical flow control solutions for the energy and process industries, enabling 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 locations in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We work alongside our customers to help them maintain safe operations, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards. John Crane is part of the Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. Each year, we help millions of people create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, aerospace, and general industrial. Smiths is listed on the London Stock Exchange and employs around 16,000 people in more than 50 countries. What tasks you can expect with us: * Planning, execution, and further development of prototype, qualification, and reliability tests in close collaboration with product and project teams * Development and implementation of structured test plans, as well as setup and support of test rigs and testing systems * Analysis, evaluation, and visualisation of test results, along with preparation of test reports and presentations * Conducting systematic fault analyses and root-cause analyses to ensure sustainable problem-solving * Contributing to the optimisation of test processes, testing procedures, safety standards, and technical documentation * Providing technical support and working closely with interdisciplinary teams, including active troubleshooting on prototypes and test equipment ## Qualifications What you should bring: * At least a completed Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a comparable qualification * Several years of experience in a hands-on engine

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