Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, vaporizers, liquefiers, LNG and industrial gas equipment, with over $250 M in annual revenue.  We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

The Sales/Applications Engineer opening is specifically for the LNG/Energy group within Nikkiso Cryoquip. Sales/Applications Engineers are the direct technical link between customers and the internal groups of the organization responsible for sales and growth of market share within the LNG/Energy market domestically and internationally. Daily tasks include: process design for customer tailored proposals, proposal formulation, and sales negotiations (both technical and commercial) to ultimately win projects and grow the business. Secondary tasks could include: project management and R&D project execution.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Customer development including travel to customer location and project sites
• Increase sales for equipment and systems to existing and new customers
• Process design (both fluid and heat transfer) to create the most efficient and cost effective solution for the customer
• Proposal creation adhering to the customer’s technical specifications and unique problem statements
• Attention to detail in technical specification review and properly identifying the applicable requirements, taking exception to those that don’t apply.
• Coordinate with Business Development and Products Managers to cover the LNG/Energy Market globally

COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of thermal and fluid engineering concepts, equipment knowledge, problem solving skills, detailed oriented, results driven, organizational skills, group work efficiency, technical aptitude of systems, software (Autocad) is a plus, personable, strong communication skills.

SUPPORT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate with internal groups including: Engineering, Procurement, and Production for proper proposal and project execution
• Provides assistance for dynamic system calculations, including: heat loads, pressure drops and flow balance, temperature swings, etc... for project execution
• Assists with component selection, project cost analysis and monitoring to maintain project budget
• Assists with developing and implementing test procedures for internal FAT's / Functional tests

POSITION TYPE:

• Full-time

TRAVEL:

• Domestic travel required. International as needed.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or similar discipline
• 3-5 years of related industry experience preferred; will consider entry level candidates with relevant internship experience

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/VETERANS/DISABLED

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases 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.