Mechanical Engineer

Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the Escondido, CA site to support cryogenic and high-pressure system design and execution. This role involves mechanical calculations such as valve sizing, PSV sizing, pump sizing, pipe stress, and P&ID development, with occasional project management duties and customer interfacing.

The successful candidate will contribute to cryogenic transfer systems and high-pressure gas transfer projects, including trailer loading

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2+ years of experience.
• Fluid transfer system knowledge (pump selection, pipe flow calculations, relief valve sizing).
• Ability to read and develop P&ID diagrams.
• Familiarity with P&IDs and pump operations.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor, or SolidWorks or similar software.
• Travel up to 25% is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering design for cryogenic and high-pressure systems.
• Meet contractual requirements on schedule and within budget.
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Apply engineering design codes for piping and pressure vessels.
• Select components for systems and subsystems.
• Perform thermodynamic and pipe flow calculations.

Skills

P&ID reading

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Company Overview

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, turboexpanders, services, and solutions for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied hydrogen (LH2), and industrial gases industries. Applications include fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, carbon capture, geothermal power and well stimulation. 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

We are currently looking for a Mechanical Engineer for our Nikkiso Fueling & Solutions functional unit in Escondido, CA. The ideal candidate will be assisting with mechanical calculations such as valve sizing, PSV sizing, pump/compressor sizing, pipe stress, flow modeling and mechanical design such as P&IDs, piping isometrics, pump skid design and trailer loading skid designs. The position will require some project management as well that includes interfacing with the customer, providing schedule updates, and submitting all required project documentation. Typical projects involve cryogenic transfer systems and high pressure (20,000) psig gas transfer systems.

Salary Range: $84,000 To $120,000 Per Year

Responsibilities

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

• Provide mechanical engineering design of cryogenic and high pressure system.
• Ability to Key performance indicators include completing all contractual requirements on schedule, within budget.
• Ability to work in team environment
• Application of Engineering Design Codes, including but not limited to piping system design code and pressure vessel design codes.
• Responsible for component selection.
• Perform thermodynamic and pipe flow calculations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2 year experience or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineer
• Fluid transfer system knowledge (pump selection, pipe flow calculations, relief valve sizing)
• Ability to read and develop P&ID
• Familiarity with P&IDs
• Familiarity with pump selection and pump operations
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor, or SolidWorks or similar software
• Required Travel: Up to 25%

Qualifications

• Masters’s degree in Mechancial Engineering
• Cryogenic system design, fabrication, and start-up experience
• High pressure system design, fabrication, and start-up experienceA 5+ years of related experience in cryogenic or high pressure systems
• Centrifugal and positive displacement pump system selection and integration

EEOC Statement

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.