Water Heater Design Engineer (Electric Type)
きゅうとうきせっけいぎじゅつしゃ（でんきしき）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
An engineer who designs electrical circuits and control systems for electric water heaters, performs prototype evaluations, and ensures safety and energy-saving performance.
Description
The Electric Water Heater Design Engineer is a specialist who handles electrical circuit design, control logic development, and prototype evaluation for water heaters using electric heaters. They select heater elements and temperature sensors, handle PCB layouts, develop microcontroller control programs, and ensure compliance with safety standards such as PSE and IEC, as well as energy-saving criteria. They lead the process from testing and reliability analysis to product commercialization, balancing performance improvements with cost optimization.
Future Outlook
With increasing demand for energy-saving products and IoT-compatible home appliances, the role of developing high-efficiency and smart electric water heaters is expanding. Technological needs are expected to grow continuously due to integration with renewable energy and strengthened environmental regulations.
Personality Traits
Cooperativeness / Curiosity and inquisitiveness / Logical thinking / Prudent and composed
Work Style
Flex System / Office Work / Prototype Evaluation Experiments / Remote / Team Development
Career Path
Assistant Engineer → Design Engineer → Senior Engineer → Development Leader → Development Manager
Required Skills
CAD (Circuit Design) / Circuit Design / Circuit Simulation / Control Programming (C/C++) / Thermal Analysis
Recommended Skills
IoT Sensor Network Technology / Numerical Analysis / PDM/PLM System Operation / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is required to break down specifications into electrical circuit requirements. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to minute specification differences and compliance with safety standards is crucial. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantitative analysis is required for heat calculations and circuit design. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to identify causes of defects during prototype evaluations is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
Aliases
- Home Appliance Design Engineer
- Water Heater Circuit Design Engineer
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