Ceramic Product Development Engineer
ようぎょうせいひん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
A technical role that handles everything from raw material selection for ceramics and ceramic products to blending, forming, firing, evaluation, and improvement in an integrated manner.
Description
Ceramic product development engineers design optimal compositions from raw materials such as clay and powdered ceramics, set forming and firing conditions to produce prototypes, evaluate properties such as strength, heat resistance, and appearance, and improve products based on analysis results. They utilize instrumental analyses like X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to elucidate the relationship between microstructure and performance. They collaborate with production, quality control, and marketing departments to aim for the practical application of new materials and products.
Future Outlook
With the spread of IoT and AI, and increasing demand for ceramics in environmental and energy fields, the need for specialized engineers is on the rise. The market value of high-performance materials for electronic components and automobiles is also increasing.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Curious and inquisitive / Patient / Polite and courteous
Work Style
Laboratory Work / Manufacturer Employment / Project-based / Team Research
Career Path
Development Engineer → Production Engineer → Quality Control Engineer → Research Position (University/Government Research Institute) → Manager
Required Skills
Analytical Instrument Operation / Firing Condition Design / JIS Standards Knowledge / Raw Material Formulation Design
Recommended Skills
CAD/CAM / English Literature Reading / Quality Control Techniques (QC) / Thermal Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical analysis is essential for optimizing raw material compositions and manufacturing conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute components or temperature control errors greatly affect product quality. |
| Creativity & Ideation | To devise new materials and designs for product differentiation. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because continuous learning is required to keep up with advances in materials science and process technology. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to identify causes of defects such as cracks and implement solutions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly lab and desk work, with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B)
Aliases
- Ceramics Development Engineer
- Ceramics Product Development Engineer
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- Materials Development Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Quality Control Engineer