Mechanical Design Engineer II

Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries • Irvine, CA

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

Nikkiso Expander Application Technology (NEAT) is filling a position for an experienced expander engineering position for NEAT products. This position is responsible for a variety of engineering functions and activities. The applicant should be a self-starter who is detail oriented, and who always has the product quality, performance, and safety in mind. They should be creative and a problem solver who is passionate about turbomachinery systems and their integrated components.

Requirements

• Experience with Solid Works and GD&T
• Experience analyzing engineering sketches, specifications, related data and drawings to determine design factors such as size, shape and arrangement of parts
• Ability to make equipment layouts and perform fundamental engineering calculations
• Experience planning and formulating design engineering program and works with project team staff according to project requirements
• Ability to review product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and customer contract requirements, and related specifications
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Proficient in SolidWorks and FEA
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role is required
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field is required
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience in an engineering design role may be accepted

Responsibilities

• Designs, models, and tests prototypes for products
• Conducts research and creates design proposals for projects
• Creates concepts, performance, and production criteria
• Identifies and selects materials needed for production
• Produces final hand drawings and specifications
• Create parts lists and ensure value engineering practices are provided for the designs. Make samples of working models for demonstration
• Participates in planning marketing initiatives for product
• Negotiates appropriate production processes
• Evaluates products and processes for cost efficiency and reliability
• Works with the Engineering team and other departments to ensure production schedule is met
• Uses computer-aided design (CAD) to create concepts, and layout pumps and systems
• Follows department processes and procedures and provide feedback and ideas for improvement

Benefits

• 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. PPE’s include, safety shoes, safety glasses, face shields, FR clothing, cryogenic gloves, cryogenic apron, cut resistant gloves, safety gloves, hearing protection, hard hats & dust masks.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level