Test 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.

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

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.

• 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

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

• 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

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

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.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to meet the work environmental and physical demands listed above.

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.

Salary: $70,843 - $98,103 annually (based on experience)

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.