Engine Design Engineer
えんじ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
Technical position that designs, analyzes, and improves the structure and performance of engines used in automobiles, aircraft, power generation equipment, etc.
Description
Engine design engineers design the basic structure of engines, combustion chamber shapes, cooling and lubrication systems, etc., in response to product requirements and environmental regulations, and use CAD and CAE for performance analysis and durability evaluation. In development projects, they optimize designs based on experimental data from prototype engines, and collaborate with manufacturing departments and control software development teams to promote mass production. In recent years, involvement in electrification and hybrid system development has increased.
Future Outlook
With strengthening environmental regulations and advances in electrification, the shift to high-efficiency engines for CO2 reduction and hybrid/electric drive unit design is accelerating, requiring multi-skilling and acquisition of technologies in CAE and control domains.
Personality Traits
Able to pay attention to details / Good at logical thinking / Has curiosity or an inquiring mind
Work Style
Flexitime / Project-based / Prototyping Support / Research and Development
Career Path
Assistant Engineer → Engine Design Engineer → Senior Engineer → Team Leader → Development Manager
Required Skills
3DCAD / Basic Knowledge of Thermodynamics and Fluid Dynamics / Drawing Tolerance Design / Engine Performance Calculation / Finite Element Method Analysis / Strength of Materials
Recommended Skills
CFD Analysis / Engine Control / Programming (MATLAB, Python) / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it is necessary to understand complex thermo-fluid phenomena and apply them to design conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in design dimensions or tolerances directly impact performance and safety. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because high quantitative analysis is required in numerical analysis of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to identify causes of test failures and improve designs is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work centered on indoor tasks. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Technician Exam
- Mechanical Design Technician Exam (Grade 2)
Aliases
- Engine Development Engineer
- Powertrain Design Engineer
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