Communication Equipment Design Engineer
つうしんききせっけいぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
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Summary
Technical role handling circuit design for wireless and wired communication devices, from prototyping and evaluation to mass production transition.
Description
Communication Equipment Design Engineers specialize in hardware development for wireless and wired communication devices. They handle everything consistently from requirements definition, circuit design, board design, logic design for FPGA and ASIC, prototyping, evaluation, EMC testing, to mass production launch. Knowledge of high-frequency circuits, digital signal processing, and communication protocols is required. They also conduct specification reviews, design optimization, and cost/quality management. Coordination with related departments, customers, manufacturing processes, and troubleshooting are important tasks.
Future Outlook
Demand for communication equipment design is increasing with the spread of 5G/6G and IoT. Advanced engineers are required for integration with satellite communications, in-vehicle networks, and security fields.
Personality Traits
Has attention to detail / Has cooperativeness / Has curiosity and inquisitiveness / Has logical thinking / Has perseverance
Work Style
Contract Development / Flexitime / In-House Product Development / R&D-Oriented Companies / Remote
Career Path
Assistant Engineer → Design Engineer → Senior Design Engineer → Project Leader → Department Manager
Required Skills
Analog Circuit Design / Digital Circuit Design / EMC Testing Knowledge / HDL Coding / PCB Design / RF Design
Recommended Skills
Communication Protocol Analysis / MATLAB/Simulink / Reading English Technical Documents / Signal Processing Algorithms / Thermal Design
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking essential to break down communication system requirements into circuit design. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute design errors can lead to malfunctions or regulatory violations. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous learning is essential due to the rapid evolution of communication standards and technologies. |
| Problem Solving | Required for root cause analysis in prototyping evaluation and troubleshooting. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical stamina not required as it is mainly desk work. |
Related Qualifications
- First-Class Land Mobile Wireless Engineer
- Fundamental Information Technology Engineer Examination
- Professional Engineer (Electrical and Electronics Department)
- Telecommunications Chief Engineer
Aliases
- Communication Equipment Circuit Design Engineer
- Communication Equipment Hardware Engineer
- Communication Hardware Engineer
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