Crane Design Engineer
くれーん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
A technical position responsible for structural design of cranes, load calculations, and design based on safety standards.
Description
Crane design engineers specialize in the design of cranes used at construction sites and logistics facilities, handling load calculations, material selection, structural analysis, and compliance with safety standards. They create detailed design drawings using CAD and verify strength and rigidity with FEM analysis and other methods. They consider cost and manufacturability in designs, participate in adjustments during prototyping, collaborate with manufacturing and quality assurance departments, and conduct product evaluation tests. They communicate with customers and project teams to achieve safe designs that comply with laws and industry standards.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of construction and logistics machinery, the importance of structural analysis and safety design is increasing, so demand is expected to remain stable. It is also a field advancing in the use of automation, IoT technology, and AI analysis technology, requiring proficiency in digital tools.
Personality Traits
Analytical Orientation / Cautious / Cooperative / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Design Engineer → Senior Design Engineer → Design Team Leader → Project Manager → Department Manager / Technical Advisor
Required Skills
3DCAD Operation / Load Calculation / Mechanical Drawing / Safety Standards (JIS, ISO, etc.) / Strength of Materials / Structural Analysis
Recommended Skills
Programming / Project Management / Reading English Technical Documents / Welding and Metal Processing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because logical thinking necessary for load calculations and structural analysis is required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because design mistakes in details directly impact safety. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical analysis is required for load calculations and strength evaluation. |
| Problem Solving | Because the ability to solve design challenges and safety standard issues is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- 3D CAD Utilization Technician Exam
- CAD Utilization Technician Exam
- Professional Engineer (Mechanical Department)
Aliases
- Crane Designer
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