Agricultural Machinery Design Engineer
のうぎょうようきかいせっけいぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Development Engineers
- Minor : Mechanical Development Engineers
Summary
Agricultural machinery design engineers plan and design agricultural machinery such as tractors and combines, and handle prototyping, evaluation, and mass production.
Description
Agricultural machinery design engineers perform structural design of various agricultural machines, power transmission system design, material selection, cost estimation, etc., with the aim of improving agricultural work efficiency and safety. In addition to 2D/3D modeling using CAD, strength calculations (FEA), and machine element design, they evaluate performance through prototyping and field tests, and iterate improvements. Collaboration with development, manufacturing departments, and farmers is also important, and they handle a wide range from data analysis and technical proposals based on test results, quality control, to mass production handover. They also engage in the development of smart agricultural machinery by incorporating the latest IoT, sensor technology, and automation systems.
Future Outlook
With the spread of smart agricultural machinery and autonomous driving technology, demand for designs integrating IoT and AI technologies is increasing. Demands for reducing environmental impact and improving productivity are rising, and it is predicted that the need for highly specialized design engineers will expand.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / Excellent communication skills / Good at logical thinking / Persistent in problem-solving
Work Style
CAD Design / Field Testing / Flexitime / Partial Remote Work
Career Path
Design Assistant → Agricultural Machinery Design Engineer → Senior Design Engineer → Development Leader → Project Manager → Technical Director
Required Skills
3DCAD Operation / Drawing Creation (2D/3D) / Machine Element Design / Machine Materials / Prototype Management / Strength Analysis
Recommended Skills
Control Engineering / Programming / Quality Control Methods (QC) / Reading English Technical Documents / Smart Agricultural Machinery
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Essential for theoretical analysis of mechanical structures and power transmission. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Precise design errors directly lead to machine failures and safety issues. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Required to create new mechanisms and ideas for efficient agricultural work machinery. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical skills are required for strength calculations and power performance evaluation. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary for resolving issues during field tests and improving performance. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical load. |
Related Qualifications
- Agricultural Machinery Maintenance Skills Master
- CAD Utilization Technician Exam (Grade 2 or higher)
- Professional Engineer (Mechanical Department)
Aliases
- Agricultural Machinery Design Engineer
- Agricultural Machinery Engineer
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- Agricultural Machinery Mechanic
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