Forklift Development Engineer
ふぉーくりふとかいはつぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technical role responsible for forklift design and development, prototype evaluation, and safety standards compliance.
Description
Forklift development engineers handle the structural design of forklifts as cargo handling equipment, development of power and control systems, prototype evaluation, and verification of compliance with safety standards and environmental regulations. They manage the entire process from 3D modeling using CAD, algorithm design for hydraulic and electric motor control, prototype testing, quality control, to coordination with manufacturing vendors for mass production. Proficiency in safety standards such as ISO3691 and emissions and noise regulations is required, while balancing product performance improvements with legal compliance.
Future Outlook
With the growing demand for automation and electrification in the logistics industry, the need for advanced and labor-saving forklift technology development is increasing. Capabilities in remote operation and autonomous driving technologies will determine market value.
Personality Traits
Cautious and precise / Cooperative / Curious and inquisitive
Work Style
Field testing / Flexitime / Laboratory evaluation tasks / Office work / Team development
Career Path
Development Assistant → Design Engineer → Chief Engineer → Project Leader → R&D Manager → Department Head
Required Skills
Basics of Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control / CAD / Fundamentals of Control Engineering / Mechanical Element Design / Prototyping Test Evaluation / Strength Analysis
Recommended Skills
Ability to Read English Technical Documents / CAD/CAM Integration / MATLAB/Simulink / PLC Control / Quality Management Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | The ability to logically design and analyze complex mechanical systems is essential. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute dimensional errors or material selection directly impact safety. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous acquisition of knowledge in new fields such as electrification and automation technologies is necessary. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | High-precision numerical calculations such as structural analysis and power calculations are required. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to identify the causes of defects in prototype tests is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work and prototype evaluation, with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Grade 2 Mechanical Maintenance Skills Technician
- Mechanical Design Engineer Examination (Advanced and Specialist Levels)
- Professional Engineer (Mechanical Department)
Aliases
- Forklift Design Engineer
- Forklift Engineer
- Lift Truck Development Engineer
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