Drilling Machine Development Engineer (Excluding Design)
しすいきかいはつぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Development Engineers
- Minor : Mechanical Development Engineers
Summary
Technical role involving prototyping, performance testing, evaluation, and improvement of drilling machines (boring machines) used for soil surveys, resource exploration, etc. Excludes design tasks and specializes in testing and verification processes.
Description
Drilling machine development engineers assemble prototypes of drilling machines based on design drawings and specifications created by designers, conduct performance tests, evaluate, and improve them. They analyze data obtained from on-site boring tests and lab durability tests to enhance device stability and efficiency. Main tasks include planning tests, selecting measurement instruments, data logging, troubleshooting, and preparing reports. They optimize parameters such as drilling depth, rotation speed, and load, and perform verification before mass production.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of needs for environmental surveys, renewable energy development, and resource exploration, demand for performance improvements and digitalization of drilling machines is increasing. Specialization through integration with IoT and data analysis technologies will lead to stable demand for specialized engineers.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / Has attention to detail / Has cooperativeness / Problem-solving oriented
Work Style
Domestic Travel / Field Testing / Laboratory Testing / Team Collaboration
Career Path
Junior Test Engineer → Test Engineer → Senior Test Engineer → Project Leader → Technical Development Manager
Required Skills
Data Analysis / Machining and Assembly Skills / Measurement Instrument Operation / Prototype Evaluation
Recommended Skills
3D Printer Operation / Programming (Data Processing) / Project Management Basics / Quality Control Methods (QC Tools)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because fine adjustments directly impact performance. |
| Problem Solving | Because troubleshooting and root cause analysis are necessary for on-site issues and anomalies. |
Related Qualifications
- Mechanical Drafting Skills Certification
- Professional Engineer (Mechanical Department)
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