Electric Motor Inspector
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that inspects and evaluates the performance and quality of electrical machinery and appliances such as electric motors and generators using dedicated test equipment.
Description
Electric motor inspectors are responsible for performance testing and quality inspection of electrical machinery and appliances such as electric motors, generators, and transformers. They conduct insulation resistance tests, withstand voltage tests, rotation tests, vibration and temperature rise tests, etc., analyze measurement data, and confirm compliance with design standards and safety standards. If there are defects, they identify the causes of failures, perform repairs or adjustments, and conduct re-tests. They also create inspection records, report to quality control departments or customers, and are involved in the calibration and maintenance of test equipment.
Future Outlook
While automation in manufacturing sites and advancements in online inspection technology using IoT will lead to efficiency improvements, there will be a demand for advanced analytical skills and acquisition of new testing technologies, and the demand for skilled inspection technicians is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Excellent observation skills / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Inspection Technician → Senior Inspection Technician → Quality Control Engineer → Production Engineering Engineer
Required Skills
Basic electrical circuits / Data analysis / Operation of insulation resistance meter and withstand voltage test equipment / Operation of vibration test equipment
Recommended Skills
Basic PLC knowledge / Basic machine processing knowledge / Quality control techniques (QC Seven Tools) / Traceability management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high accuracy is required to not miss minute abnormalities |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary for identifying causes of failures and analyzing anomalies in test results |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it mainly follows standardized inspection procedures |
Related Qualifications
- Second-Class Electrician
- Third-Class Electrical Chief Engineer
Aliases
- Electrical Machinery Inspection Technician
- Motor Inspector
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