Sales/Application Engineer II

Location

Santa Ana, CA | United States

Job description

Sales/Application Engineer II

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.

Summary

The Sales/Application Engineer is responsible for preparing quotations for all types of inquiries (budget to purchase phase) and ensure on-time submittal and responses. The Sales/Application Engineer is the primary contact for customers at the sales stage working in collaboration with the Sales Managers.

This position is based at Nikkiso ACD, LLC, located in Santa Ana, CA.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of application engineering experience is necessary.
• Preference for 5+ years of engineering experience.
• 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 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 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.

Salary Range:

$75,000.00 - $100,000.00

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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.

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