Air Conditioning Equipment Development Engineer (Excluding Design)
くうきちょうかきかいかいはつぎじゅつしゃ（せっけいをのぞく）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Development Engineers
- Minor : Mechanical Development Engineers
Summary
A technical role that develops new products and systems through performance evaluation, testing, and analysis of air conditioning equipment.
Description
Air conditioning equipment development engineers are responsible for performance evaluation, testing, and analysis of heating/cooling devices and air conditioning systems based on knowledge of thermal engineering and fluid dynamics. They conduct CFD analysis and prototype testing to optimize energy efficiency and comfort. While conducting product characteristic evaluations and environmental regulation compliance, they collaborate with R&D departments, manufacturing departments, and external testing institutions to advance new product development.
Future Outlook
Demand is expanding due to energy conservation, strengthened environmental regulations, and smart HVAC. Acquiring IoT integration and AI control technologies leads to increased market value.
Personality Traits
Curious or inquisitive / Good at logical thinking / Has cooperativeness / Patient
Work Style
Business Trips Available / Contract Development / In-house Development / Laboratory Work
Career Path
Development Engineer → Senior Development Engineer → Project Leader → R&D Manager → Chief Technology Officer
Required Skills
CAE Analysis / Data Analysis / Fluid Dynamics / Testing and Measurement Technology / Thermal Engineering
Recommended Skills
English Literature Reading / Project Management / Quality Control / Script Writing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is essential for building numerical models for thermal and fluid analysis. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Detecting subtle differences in performance evaluation tests is important. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced numerical analysis is required for CFD analysis and thermal design. |
| Problem Solving | It is necessary to extract issues from test results and derive solutions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly laboratory and desk work. |
Related Qualifications
- First-Class Refrigeration Machine Operator
- Second-Class Refrigeration Machine Operator
Aliases
- Air Conditioning Equipment Development Engineer
- HVAC Development Engineer
- Refrigeration Equipment Development Engineer
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