Engineer - Software Design Automation

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.  John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. 

Job Description

Utilizes technology to improve, streamline and automate design process. Responsible for planning, implementation, and monitoring of such technology. Collaborates with Senior Application Engineer to develop Application, User Interface, supporting Database tables and integrations. The objective is to streamline the design process and make it as efficient as possible while still maintaining product quality and adhering to internal standards and external regulations. Responsibilities: • Development of Engineering &; Automation applications (C#.Net, VB.Net) to drive Solid Edge with focus to automate the configurable standard designs • Ability to work with databases (SQL Server, Oracle)• Ability to work as Full stack (Desktop, Web, Client) developer • Ability to work with various software design patterns (Singleton, Factory, MVVM, MVC) • Assist in the development of CAD Modeling and Drafting Standards to be used for all modeling, drafting and automation thereof • Work with engineering, drafting and operations to ensure we are incorporating DFM/DFA into our models and drawings • Continuously improve design automation to improve productivity and accuracy as directed • Automation, Maintenance & Support other engineering related tools and outputs (Ex. Spreadsheets/calculations, parts lists, BOM generation, etc.)• Develop system procedures to assure that the department’s work is of consistent high quality and adheres to industrial and Company standards • Provide technical training to associates as required • Document all technical procedures and user guides • Other projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Software Engineering preferred, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent)• Solid Working knowledge of Computer programming and Software development • 4+ years of working experience with CAD Automation and/or Engineering Applications Development • Passionate about programming & motivated to self-learning • Ability to work as Full stack (Desktop, Web, Client) developer • Server side: ASP.Net, C#.NET, EntityFramework6, LINQ, REST/SOAP API, Serialization • Client side: JQuery, AJAX, ReactJS/Angular, Bootstrap/MaterialUI, JSON, XML • Standalone: WinForms, WPF • Creative thinking & Problem Solving skills • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and decision-making ability • Ability to communicate effectively and accurately • ERP, MS Word, Outlook and MS Excel experience is preferred • Good spoken and written English • Ability to work as a team player in a fast paced and deadline driven environment • Ability to work in shift as required

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.  Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network.  Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future.  We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, 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 )