Glass Products Development Engineer
がらす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 technical role involving formulation design of glass products, prototype evaluation, and development of mass production technologies.
Description
Glass products development engineers develop new products and improve existing product performance through raw material selection, chemical composition optimization, and heat treatment condition examination. After prototype glass fabrication, physical properties are evaluated using SEM, XRD, spectrophotometers, etc., to establish processes meeting quality standards. They collaborate with manufacturing and design departments, research institutions, to introduce mass production technologies and reduce costs.
Future Outlook
With expanding demand for high-function glass in display materials and environmental/energy fields, needs for R&D roles are increasing. Prospects for continued market growth in high-performance/energy-saving materials development and special glass for IoT/automobiles.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Corporate research institute employment / Industry-academia collaboration project / Manufacturing company R&D / Project team
Career Path
Researcher → Senior Researcher → Chief Researcher → Development Department Manager → Director of Technology
Required Skills
Analytical Equipment Operation / Glass Manufacturing Process Understanding / Materials Science Knowledge / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
3D Modeling / Coating Technology / Reading English Literature / Thermal Simulation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To analyze the relationship between glass composition and properties. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because differences in trace components greatly affect properties. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Necessary for generating ideas for new formulations and functional glasses. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because continuous acquisition of new materials and analysis techniques is necessary. |
| Problem Solving | Required to investigate defects and causes of failures during prototyping. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily indoor analysis and design work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (Materials)
Aliases
- Glass Development Engineer
- Glass Products Engineer
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