Flour Milling Equipment Design Engineer
せいふんそうち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
Engineer who designs and develops flour milling equipment. Designs mechanical structures and control systems such as crushers, mills, and conveying devices, achieving both product performance and safety.
Description
Flour milling equipment design engineers are responsible for the structural design and analysis of mechanical equipment that crushes raw materials and adjusts them to the specified particle size. They evaluate powder characteristics, select materials, perform stress and heat-fluid analysis, create 3D modeling and drawings using CAD, and optimize through prototype evaluation and on-site supervision. Designing with consideration for hygiene and maintainability, cost management, and coordination with related departments are also important tasks.
Future Outlook
With the demand for automation and labor-saving in the food industry and the advancement of smart factories, the demand for flour milling equipment design engineers will remain stable. The development of new technologies integrating powder engineering and IoT will be key in the future.
Personality Traits
Good at logical thinking / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Design contracting / Flexitime / In-house manufacturer employment / Office work / Project-based
Career Path
Design Assistant → Mechanical Design Engineer → Senior Mechanical Design Engineer → Project Leader → Development Department Manager → Technical Advisor
Required Skills
3D Modeling / Flour Milling Process Knowledge / Machine Element Design / Mechanical Design / Strength Analysis (FEM) / Strength of Materials
Recommended Skills
Control System Design / English Technical Document Reading / Heat-Fluid Analysis / Powder Engineering / Project Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical requirements analysis is necessary to ensure equipment performance and safety. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute design differences greatly affect equipment performance. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced numerical analysis such as stress calculations and fluid analysis is required. |
| Problem Solving | Quick problem-solving skills are required during prototyping and on-site troubleshooting. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, so physical demands are low. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Technician Exam (Grade 2 or higher)
- Professional Engineer (Mechanical Department)
Aliases
- Flour Mill Design Engineer
- Mill Design Engineer
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