Test Engineer I

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 Cryo, Inc., is one of the world’s foremost suppliers of submerged motor liquefied gas pumps. We offer unmatched reliability, quality and safety. As part of the Nikkiso Company global organization, our original technologies provide our customers with the confidence in knowing they are receiving the latest technology and the highest standards of engineering available.

We are located in North Las Vegas, Nevada and we offer a full range of submerged pumps for LNG, LPG, LEG, LN2, liquid propylene and many other liquefied gases. With design, production and test facilities in both the United States and Japan, sales offices in Las Vegas, Houston, London and Tokyo, Nikkiso Cryo offers prompt and full support for all of our customers worldwide.

Position Summary:

Working within the NCI Engineering, Research, Development & Technology departments and reporting to the Test Manager. The Test Engineer provides technical problem resolution and supports product testing services. The Test Engineer redesigns, improves the product line and develops new technologies.  The Test Engineer oversees the product specification & design and also supports technical product testing.

Essential Functions:

• Design product tests and analysis
• Ensure that product meets quality standards
• Measure and record relevant factors
• Work closely with Test Technicians to test all aspects and features of products
• Travel between the NCI facility locations as required

Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:

• Direct industry knowledge of cryogenic pumps
• Prior experience as a Test Engineer or similar
• Experience working with inferential statistics
• Familiarity with industry safety requirements
• Experience working with or around high voltage and/or high current test systems
• Knowledge of power analog and power distribution systems
• Ability to generate test development schedules and execute to those schedules in support of product development programs
• Effective communication and organization skills to coordinate efforts between various departments including Design, Quality, Manufacturing

Work Environmental and Physical Demands:

• In order to perform the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls
• Overtime may be necessary as the work load's dictates. This may include week days, weekends, nights and/or holidays
• Job will generally be performed in an office environment, but may require travel to a Client's office, production facility or industrial/construction job site. Conditions will vary at each location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply
• Travel between the NCI facility locations as required.

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field is required
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar
• 5+ years’ experience in an industry similar environment

The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed.  An equivalent combination of education and/or experience that provides an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, may be accepted.

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.