Glass Fiber Product Development Engineer
グラスファイバーせいひんかいはつぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Development Engineers
- Minor : Other Development Engineers
Summary
A job involving the development of technologies from formulation design, prototyping, evaluation, to mass production of composite material products using glass fiber.
Description
Glass fiber product development engineers are responsible for the development and design of products using glass fiber reinforced plastics (FRP). They perform optimization of material formulations, investigation of molding conditions, fabrication of prototypes, evaluation of mechanical strength, durability, weather resistance, analysis of degradation mechanisms, and more. They also engage in production process development for mass production, cost reduction, and compliance with environmental regulations, utilizing CAD/CAE analysis for design verification and strength analysis. Collaborating with quality assurance, manufacturing, and procurement departments, they formulate test plans and use experimental equipment to evaluate data, aiming to improve product performance.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of demand for composite materials in areas such as automobile lightweighting and wind turbine blades, the demand for high-performance glass fiber product development engineers is expected to increase in the future. Personnel with expertise in sustainability areas such as environmental regulations and recycling technologies will be highly valued.
Personality Traits
Curious and Inquisitive / Excellent Communication Skills / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips / Collaboration with Overseas Bases / Cross-Departmental Projects / Laboratory Work / Research and Development
Career Path
Assistant Researcher → Materials Development Engineer → Senior Development Engineer → Project Leader → Department Manager / Technical Manager
Required Skills
Analytical Instrument Operation / CAD/CAE (Finite Element Analysis) / Composite Materials Manufacturing Process Technology / Design of Experiments / Materials Evaluation
Recommended Skills
Data Analysis / Project Management / Reading English Papers / Surface Treatment Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To analyze material property data and optimize formulations and process conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because trace components or errors in condition settings affect product characteristics. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is required for developing new materials and processing methods. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because advancements in new materials and processing technologies are rapid, requiring continuous learning. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because mathematical thinking is required for statistical analysis of experimental data and strength calculations. |
| Problem Solving | Essential for investigating causes such as molding defects in composite materials. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly conducted in laboratories or offices, so physical load is low. |
Related Qualifications
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B, Type 4)
- Professional Engineer (Chemical Division)
- Quality Control Certification (QC Certification)
Aliases
- FRP Product Development Engineer
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