Ceramics Development Engineer
とうじき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
Ceramics development engineers conduct everything from raw material formulation for porcelain and pottery to optimization of firing conditions and glazes, researching and developing high-quality, highly functional ceramic products.
Description
Ceramics development engineers are responsible for everything from clay and mineral composition analysis to raw material formulation design, glaze adjustment, firing condition optimization, and evaluation and analysis through strength tests and thermal shock tests. They conduct tests in laboratories or pilot plants to establish mass-production-ready processes and collaborate with design and production departments to promote commercialization. They leverage knowledge in materials science and inorganic chemistry to also work on environmentally friendly materials and functional ceramics development.
Future Outlook
With advances in environmentally friendly materials, functional ceramics, and 3D printing technology, demand for materials development engineers will steadily expand. Skills in process optimization using digitalization and automation will be increasingly required in the future.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / Detail-oriented / Good at logical thinking / Patient / Team player
Work Style
Flexible work system / Industry-academia collaboration projects / Laboratory work / On-site supervision / Project team development
Career Path
Researcher (Junior) → Senior Researcher → Process Engineer → R&D Manager → Technical Department Head
Required Skills
Analytical equipment operation / Basic knowledge of inorganic chemistry and materials engineering / Data analysis / Firing process control / Glaze blending technology / Strength testing
Recommended Skills
3D CAD modeling / Ceramics design / English literature reading ability / PLC control / Scale-up technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To quantitatively analyze raw material compositions and process data for optimization. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because subtle changes in formulations and temperatures greatly affect quality. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously acquire knowledge of new materials and technologies. |
| Problem Solving | Ability to identify causes of cracks or defects and implement improvements is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because mainly laboratory and analysis work with little heavy labor. |
Aliases
- Ceramic Development Engineer
- Ceramics Engineer
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