CAD Design (Lead)

Nikkiso; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is seeking an Engineering Lead, CAD Design to create detailed assembly drawings and BOMs for high‑pressure and cryogenic systems. You will select materials and weld details per ASME specs, supporting fueling stations, LNG, LH2, and other applications.

The role serves as the CAD Design knowledge expert, collaborating with project, sales, purchasing and manufacturing teams. Hybrid or remote work is not available; location can be at any Nikkiso location.

Qualifications

• CAD technical background preferred.
• Three to five years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed drawings: piping/tubing assemblies per ASME B31.3.
• Prepare pressure vessels per ASME Section VIII.
• Develop steel frame weldments for equipment skids and cold boxes.
• Create BOMs for procurement and part selection.
• Coordinate with project, sales, purchasing, and manufacturing teams.
• Engage with customers on drawing submittals and inquiries.

Education

CAD Technical school degree preferred

Tools

Inventor / SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

PLM Software

ERP Software

Job description

Company Overview

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gasesis a leading provider of high pressure and cryogenic systems, cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, turboexpanders, and services for liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied hydrogen (LH2), compressed natural gas (CNG), compressed hydrogen (GH2) and industrial gases (LN2, LAr, LO2) industries. Applications include fueling stations, trailer loading systems, marine fuel system, LNG peak shaving, power generation, and virtual pipelines.

We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with $1.5 B USD in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Job Overview

The Engineering Lead, CAD Design is responsible for creating detailed assembly drawings, bill of materials, selecting materials based on project specifications and choosing appropriate weld details per ASME specifications. Applications include fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, and well stimulation.

The position is designed to serve as the knowledge expert in CAD Design in addition to basic essential functions and responsibilities.

Hybrid or remote work is not available. Position can be located at any existing Nikkiso location.

Annual Salary: $91, 128 - $170,032

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Creating the following types of detail drawings:

• Piping and tubing assemblies complying with ASME B31.3 requirements.
• Pressure Vessels complying with ASME pressure vessel code Section VIII.
• Steel frame weldments for equipment skids and cold box frames.
• Details of machined parts.
• Selection of parts and materials to be used in the above drawing assembly types to create Bill of Materials for procurement.
• Interaction with project and sales engineers in the sold vaporizer systems.
• Interaction with purchasing and manufacturing departments for the sold vaporizer systems.
• Interaction with the customers on drawing submittals and requested information.

Qualifications

• CAD Technical school degree preferred
• Three to five years’ relevant work experience

Use of the following engineering and design software:

• Inventor 2010 or later and/or SolidWorks
• AutoCAD 2010 or later
• Microsoft Office
• PLM Software (Product Center preferred)
• ERP Software

EEOC Statement

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.