Abrasive Materials Development Engineer
けんさくざいかいはつぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Development Engineers
- Minor : Other Development Engineers
Summary
Technician who handles raw material selection for abrasives, development of manufacturing processes, and evaluation. Researches and develops materials with appropriate grinding characteristics and durability, and supports product commercialization.
Description
Abrasive materials development engineers handle grinding wheels, grinding cloths, diamond abrasives, and other abrasives used in grinding processes, including raw material selection, composition design of bonds and supports, investigation and optimization of manufacturing processes, and evaluation testing. They develop materials that meet requirements such as grinding efficiency, processed surface quality, durability, and cost-effectiveness according to the workpiece and processing conditions. They use experimental equipment and analytical instruments to evaluate microstructures and physical properties, and are also involved in quality control and introduction of mass production technologies.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of high-precision and automation in manufacturing, the demand for high-performance abrasives is expected to remain stable. Due to strengthened environmental regulations, the development of eco-friendly materials and research on recycled abrasives will become important, and the development of abrasives using nanomaterials and composite materials will become a growth area in the future.
Personality Traits
Good at logical thinking / Has curiosity or inquisitiveness / Has patience
Work Style
Industry-Academia Collaboration Research / Lab Work / Laboratory Employment / Mass Production Technology Transfer / Project-based
Career Path
Materials Development Staff → Senior Materials Development Engineer → Senior Research and Development Engineer → Research and Development Leader → R&D Manager
Required Skills
Analytical Instrument Operation / Ceramics Materials Science / Design of Experiments / Physical Properties Evaluation Technology / Powder Engineering
Recommended Skills
Analytical Equipment Operation / CAD/CAM Basics / Reading English Literature / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it is necessary to analyze the correlation between material composition and performance. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute changes in composition greatly affect performance. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the creation of ideas for new materials is required. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to design the optimal formulation or process for challenges. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because the work is mainly in the laboratory and the physical load is not high. |
Aliases
- Abrasive Materials Development Engineer
- Polishing Material Development Engineer
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