Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries is one of the world's leading manufacturers of engineered cryogenic gas processing equipment and small-scale process plants for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), well services and industrial gas industries. We pride ourselves on our team of experienced and dedicated management and highly-skilled and loyal workforce, who have helped build and secure the Company's success. From engineers to accountants, welders to assembly technicians, Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries depends on people to power our innovations.
We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment in an engineering-driven company. If you are talented, dedicated and want to be involved in this exciting and growing industry, we would like to hear from you! We offer an exceptional work environment, and a competitive compensation plan with an excellent benefits package including 401k match, medical, dental and much more!
This position is based at Nikkiso ACD located in Santa Ana, CA.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and guide the technology strategy, goals, and business capture for centrifugal and reciprocating cryogenic pumps at Nikkiso ACD.
- Advise on multiple projects, sharing expertise to enhance Nikkiso's competitive advantage.
- Collaborate with customers to understand system requirements and convey them to ensure optimal pump performance.
- Spearhead the creation of advanced cryogenic pump concepts to meet future business needs and explore new opportunities.
- Drive the development and protection of intellectual property, including obtaining patents and identifying alternative applications for new technologies.
- Lead mentoring and technical development activities, fostering knowledge transfer and supporting technical and leadership mentoring.
- Draft reports, product white papers and bulletins, and customer proposals, providing technical reviews and timely support for product launches.
- Participate in safety assessments, reviews, and support on-time project delivery and technical excellence.
- Oversee the implementation of new products, ensuring design for manufacturing and supporting commercialization.
- Train and mentor engineers and staff, reviewing and approving product designs, and coordinating activities with other units.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or related STEM field with a minimum of 12 years of engineering experience or an advanced degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience.
- Experience in cryogenic pump system architecture and design.
- Expertise in centrifugal and reciprocating cryogenic pumps, hydraulics, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and related areas.
- Analysis experience in hydraulics, pipe, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, rotordynamics, structural, cryogenics, or rotating machines.
- Strong technical background in the oil and gas and clean energy industry, with exposure to Marine and Hydrogen pump applications as a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Leadership experience of engineering teams, including oversight, cost estimation, and reporting.
- Experience specifying requirements for development projects and executing programs for key milestones.
- Ability to identify and understand technology risks and drive evaluations for pump technical maturation.
- Demonstrated technical leadership in customer meetings, inquiries, and representation in industry forums.
- Holds patents, technical papers, or publications in a related technical field.
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.
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 Manager. 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. PPEs include, safety shoes, safety glasses, face shields, FR clothing, cryogenic gloves, cryogenic apron, cut resistant gloves, safety gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, dust masks and face masks. Failure to comply with ACD safety requirements will result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination.