Sales Engineer Intern

Job Description

Company Overview

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 prominent industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, boasting over $1.5 billion in annual revenue, 8000+ employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Nikkiso Cryo, Inc., a vital part of the global Nikkiso Company organization, stands as one of the world’s foremost suppliers of submerged motor liquefied gas pumps. We are committed to unmatched reliability, quality, and safety, providing our customers with the confidence that they are receiving the latest technology and the highest standards of engineering available.

Our operations are based in North Las Vegas, Nevada, where we offer a comprehensive range of submerged pumps suitable 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, and sales offices strategically located in Las Vegas, Houston, London, and Tokyo, Nikkiso Cryo ensures prompt and full support for all our customers worldwide.

Job Overview: Sales Engineer Intern

Reporting to the Applications Engineering Manager, the Sales Engineer Intern will play a crucial role in supporting the team. This position primarily involves performing a variety of tasks including technical selection support, quotation preparation, and the development and implementation of various tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify project requirements and constraints to accurately determine project deliverables.
• Support the development of complex technical proposals.
• Analyze customer specifications meticulously to ensure all requirements are met.
• Prepare detailed specification deviation and/or technical clarification lists.
• Serve as the key technical liaison between sales, engineering, and the customer, facilitating clear communication.
• Collaborate with other internal departments and external suppliers to address quotation-specific requirements.
• Assist multiple engineers with their daily tasks, contributing to overall team efficiency.
• Support the development and enhancement of pump hydraulic selection software.
• Conduct detailed reviews of pump performance test data to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Must be highly detailed and well-organized in all tasks.
• Skilled in time management, capable of prioritizing tasks effectively, and managing changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience or relevant coursework in rotating equipment/centrifugal pumps, low voltage control systems, or high voltage electrical systems is a significant plus.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software, with SOLIDWORKS preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Experience with Salesforce is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) is strongly preferred.

Experience and Education

• Must possess Junior or Senior class standing and be actively enrolled in an Engineering or Computer Science program.
• Alternatively, recent graduates with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or a BS in Computer Science are encouraged to apply.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

To successfully 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 workload dictates, potentially including weekdays, weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs may be required.
• The job will generally be performed in an office environment, but may necessitate travel to a client’s office, production facility, or industrial/construction job site. Conditions will vary at each location, but the general conditions listed above will apply.
• A valid driver’s license is required for travel, along with the ability to obtain a passport.

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.

Environmental Safety Requirements

• New Employee Safety Training, including Safety Awareness, is required for all newly hired employees.
• All safety-related training is provided and tracked by the EHS Technician.
• Job-specific training modules deemed necessary by the employee’s Manager or Director will be required on an ongoing basis for all employees.
• Employees are required to wear Nikkiso-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as and when needed. PPE includes safety shoes, safety glasses, face shields, FR clothing, cryogenic gloves, cryogenic apron, cut-resistant gloves, safety gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, and dust masks.
• Failure to comply with Nikkiso Cryo safety requirements will result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination.

EEOC Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. 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.