Industrial Ceramics Development Engineer
こうぎょうようせらみっくす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 position that consistently handles everything from formulation design of high-performance ceramic materials used in industrial products to development of forming and sintering processes, and performance evaluation.
Description
Industrial ceramics development engineers select raw materials, prepare powders, and optimize forming and sintering conditions according to product applications, controlling fine structures to enhance mechanical strength and thermal/electrical properties. They perform property evaluations using analytical instruments such as X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, and mechanical testing, while considering mass production process stabilization, cost reduction, and environmental compliance. They are active in research institutes, corporate development departments, mass production factories, academic institutions, etc., and are required to transfer technology toward commercialization and collaborate with other departments.
Future Outlook
Demand for high-performance ceramics is on the rise in fields such as EVs, renewable energy, and aerospace, and the need for development engineers will continue to grow steadily due to environmental regulations and demands for higher performance.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / Good at logical thinking / Meticulous / Patient and persevering
Work Style
Domestic and international business trips / Laboratory tasks / Line setup / Project team system / Research institute work
Career Path
Development Assistant → Ceramics Materials Development Engineer → Senior Researcher → Process Engineer → Development Leader → Technical Manager
Required Skills
Analytical instrument operation / Basic knowledge of inorganic chemistry and materials engineering / Materials evaluation / Powder preparation technology / Sintering process control
Recommended Skills
Ability to read English technical documents / Process simulation / Quality control methods (QC) / Statistical analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it is necessary to logically analyze the relationship between material structures and properties. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small changes in fine structures or process conditions affect performance. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because continuous learning of new materials and analysis techniques is necessary. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical skills are required for quantitative analysis of measurement data and statistical processing. |
| Problem Solving | Because identifying causes of defects during prototyping and devising improvement measures are required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it mainly involves laboratory work with little heavy labor. |
Aliases
- Ceramics Development Engineer
- Ceramics Materials Engineer
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