Application Engineer I - #1408728

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 Cryo, Inc., is one of the world’s foremost suppliers of submerged motor liquefied gas pumps. We offer unmatched reliability, quality and safety. As part of the Nikkiso Company global organization, our “original technologies” provide our customers with the confidence in knowing they are receiving the latest technology and the highest standards of engineering available.

We are located in No rth Las Vegas, Nevada and we offer a full range of submerged pumps for LNG, LPG, LEG, LN2, liquid propylene and many other liquefied gases. With design, production and test facilities in both the United States and Japan, sales offices in Las Vegas, Houston, London and Tokyo, Nikkiso Cryo offers prompt, total support for all of our customers worldwide. For more information, please visit www.nikkisoceig.com .

Job Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Applications Engineering, the Applications Engineer is responsible for preparing quotations for all type of inquiries (budget to purchase phase) and ensure on-time submittal and responses. The Applications Engineer is the primary technical contact for customers at sales stage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical selection and scope of supply in line with customer’s technical requirements.
• Review project specifications and prepare deviations list, as well as attend and / or respond to technical clarifications requests from the customer.
• Prepare costs and quotation (price and delivery) based on the performed technical selections and technical clarifications.
• Work with other departments and suppliers to address any quotation specific requirements.
• Assist with AE tools development.
• Domestic and foreign travel to meet with customers.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required
• Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience is required
• FE/EIT strongly preferred
• Specific industry experience is strongly preferred.
  
  

Knowledge And Critical Skills/Expertise

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detailed and well-organized.
• Skilled in time management, prioritizing and managing changing priorities in fast-paced environment.
• Experience in rotating equipment / centrifugal pumps is preferred.
• Experience in bidding/proposal preparation and the ability to read and understand bid/proposal specifications, both from a technical and commercial perspective.
• MS Office proficiency
• Experience w/ 3D CAD software, SOLIDWORKS preferred.
• Experience w/ ERP system preferred.
  
  

Work Environmental And Physical Demands

• In order to perform the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls.
• Overtime may be necessary as the workload dictates. This may include weekdays, weekends, nights and/or holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs may be required.
• Job will generally be performed in an office environment, but may require travel to a client's office, production facility or industrial/construction job site. Conditions will vary at each location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.
• A valid driver’s license is required for travel to customer sites along with the ability to obtain a passport.
  
  

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to meet the work environmental and physical demands listed above.

Environmental Safety Requirements

• New Employee Safety Training is required by all newly hired employees, including Safety Awareness.
• All safety related training is provided and tracked by the EHS Technician.
• Job specific training modules deemed necessary by employee’s Manager or Director will be required of all employees on an ongoing basis.
  
  

Employees are required to wear Nikkiso provided PPE as/when needed. PPE’s include, safety shoes, safety glasses, face shields, FR clothing, cryogenic gloves, cryogenic apron, cut resistant gloves, safety gloves, hearing protection, hard hats & dust masks. Failure to comply with Nikkiso Cryo safety requirements will result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination. The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience that provides an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, may be accepted.

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.

EEOC Statement

Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.