Instrument Manufacturer (Electronic Type)
けいきせいぞうこう（でんししき）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing job involving assembly of electronic components, soldering, wiring, adjustment, and inspection of electronic measuring instruments and optical machinery.
Description
The Electronic Instrument Manufacturer is responsible for manufacturing processes such as assembly, wiring, and soldering of electronic measuring instruments and optical machinery. Primarily handles mounting on printed circuit boards, placement of electronic components, formation of electrical connections, functional testing of products, calibration, and quality inspection to confirm compliance with design specifications. Performs root cause analysis of troubles within processes and proposes improvements, contributing to enhanced production efficiency and quality maintenance. Requires work in cleanroom environments, precise operations using inspection tools such as oscilloscopes and testers, and skills in operating automated equipment.
Future Outlook
Amid advancing automation and robot adoption in manufacturing, areas requiring skilled techniques and manual handling of fine parts still need human labor. Acquisition of IoT and labor-saving technologies is expected to determine future market value, with the market projected to remain flat to slightly declining.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands and good at detailed work / High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Full-time / Line Work / Shift
Career Path
Assembly Worker → Line Leader → Quality Control Engineer → Production Control Engineer → Manufacturing and Development Engineer
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Calibration / Electronic Component Mounting / Oscilloscope Operation / Printed Circuit Board Mounting / Soldering
Recommended Skills
Automated Equipment Operation / Basic Knowledge of Electronic Circuits / Quality Control Techniques (QC) / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately handle small parts and wiring for high-precision assembly. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires endurance for long hours of standing work and repetitive tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work mainly follows existing procedures, with relatively little demand for creativity. |
Related Qualifications
- Electronic Equipment Assembly Skill Certification
Aliases
- Electronic Equipment Assembler
- Electronic Instrument Assembler
- Electronic Measuring Instrument Assembler
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