Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME)

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 Expander Application Technology (NEAT) is filling a position for an Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME). The position is responsible for providing deep expertise in specific areas of engineering related to our product lines. 

• 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 paper 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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.