Application Engineer III

Company Overview:

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000+ employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Nikkiso ACD is an engineering and manufacturing company specializing in machinery designed to operate at cryogenic temperatures as low as – 420 degrees Fahrenheit, the boiling point of Liquid hydrogen. For over 50 years, Nikkiso ACD has specialized in centrifugal and reciprocating pumps as well as turbines for air separation. Nikkiso ACD has the most diversified product line in the industry covering nearly every application requiring pumps or turbo expanders.

Job Overview:
The Application Engineer III is responsible for technical and commercial quotations of our pump products for our markets globally. The Application Engineer will work closely with our global sales teams and all departments within Nikkiso. This position is located in Santa Ana, CA.

Responsibilities:

1. Prepare technical selection and scope of supply in line with customer’s technical requirements.
2. Review project specifications and prepare deviations list, as well as attend and/or respond to technical clarifications requests from the customer.
3. Research and develop costing of the products for the commercial offering.
4. Prepare quotation (price and delivery) based on the performed technical selections and technical clarifications.
5. Work with other departments and suppliers to address any quotation specific requirements.
6. Assist with Application Engineer tools development and processes for improvements.
7. Light travel (domestic and international) to meet with customers.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering is required. Other engineering disciplines will be entertained only if they can demonstrate a strong background/experience with rotating equipment or engines.

EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience is required. Specific industry experience is strongly preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. Detailed and well-organized.
3. Skilled in time management, prioritizing, and managing changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
4. Experience in rotating equipment / centrifugal pumps.
5. Experience in complex proposal preparation with the ability to review and analyze customer specifications both from a technical and commercial perspective.
6. MS Office proficiency.
7. Experience with ERP and CRM systems is desired.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and reach with hands and arms.

OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary: $90K-115K

EEOC Statement:
Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of these factors.