Application Engineer III

at  Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries

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 turboexpanders.
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 as well as all departments within Nikkiso.
This position is located in Santa Ana, CA.

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.
• Research and develop costing of the products for the commercial offering.
• Prepare 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 Application Engineer tools development and processes for improvements.
• 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

• 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.
• Experience in complex proposal preparation with the ability to review and analyze customer specifications both from a technical and commercial perspective.
• MS Office proficiency
• Experience w/ ERP and CRM systems is desired.

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.

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.
• Research and develop costing of the products for the commercial offering.
• Prepare 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 Application Engineer tools development and processes for improvements.
• Light travel (domestic and international) to meet with customers