Escalator Equipment Design Engineer

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Industry & Occupation

Architecture, Civil Engineering & Facilities

Classification

Summary

Technical role that designs escalator mechanical parts and control systems to ensure safety and durability. Performs structural design, analysis, drawing creation, and test evaluation of mechanical elements to comply with various standards and specifications as building equipment.

Description

Escalator equipment design engineers design the necessary mechanical elements (steps, chains, drive systems, guide rails, etc.) and control systems for escalators that transport passengers. They handle CAD drawing creation, FEM-based strength and load analysis, motor and sensor control specifications, safety verification based on JIS and building equipment standards laws, test evaluation, collaboration with manufacturing departments and on-site construction for improvements and troubleshooting. High accuracy and robustness are required, and on-site surveys, attendance, and maintenance manual creation are also included.

Future Outlook

With an aging society and urban development, escalator demand remains stable. Introduction of IoT, energy saving, and smart control technologies is progressing, requiring design engineers to advance integration of electrical control and mechanical design.

Personality Traits

Cautious / Curious and inquisitive / Good team player / Strong sense of responsibility

Work Style

Business Trips / Customer Negotiations / Office Work / Project Team System

Career Path

Mechanical Design Assistant → Mechanical Design Engineer → Project Leader → Design Department Manager → Head of Technical Department

Required Skills

3DCAD Operation / Basic Knowledge of Control Systems / Drafting (JIS Standards) / Mechanical Element Design / Structural Analysis

Recommended Skills

Life Analysis / PLC Ladder Control / Reading English Technical Documents / Vibration Analysis

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Analytical & Logical Thinking Because logical analysis such as structural design and load calculations is important.
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because minor design mistakes directly affect safety.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Because accurate mathematical processing for load analysis and strength calculations is required.
Problem Solving Because the ability to address design issues and troubles on-site is necessary.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Physical Stamina & Endurance Because it is mainly desk work with low physical load.

Related Qualifications

  • CAD Utilization Technician Exam (Grade 2 or higher)
  • Mechanical Design Technician Exam

Aliases

  • Escalator Design Engineer
  • Escalator Equipment Design Engineer

Related Jobs

  • Elevator Design Engineer
  • Equipment Design Engineer
  • Mechanical Design Engineer

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