Instrument Panel (Instrument Panel) Design Engineer
いんすとるめんたるぱねる（けいきばん）せっけいぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Development Engineers
- Minor : Automotive Development Engineers
Summary
Designs the structure, display functions, and wiring of automotive dashboards and gauge clusters, and establishes manufacturing specifications. A technical position.
Description
Instrument panel (instrument cluster) design engineers design the placement, structure, wiring systems, lighting effects, and user interfaces of speedometers, tachometers, warning lights, etc., incorporated into automotive dashboards. They perform modeling with 3D CAD, material selection, strength analysis, and optical verification. From the perspectives of ergonomics and HMI (Human-Machine Interface), they evaluate operability and visibility, and ensure functionality and quality through prototyping and trial production. They collaborate with interior design, electronic control design, and suppliers, and handle specification development considering costs and manufacturing processes.
Future Outlook
With the spread of electrification and connected cars, demand for digital instrument clusters and HMI design is increasing. Designs emphasizing safety and user experience are in demand, and market value is rising.
Personality Traits
Able to pay attention to details / Has cooperativeness / Has curiosity or inquisitiveness / Is creative
Work Style
Customer Negotiations / Flexitime / Office Work / Project-based / Remote
Career Path
Assistant Designer → Junior Design Engineer → Design Engineer → Senior Design Engineer → Project Leader → Technical Department Manager
Required Skills
3D CAD / Ergonomics / Rendering Software / Strength of Materials / Technical Drawing
Recommended Skills
Color Design / English Document Reading / HMI/UX Design / PCB Design / Prototyping
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it is necessary to logically design structures and functions based on various data and specifications. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Precision is required to strictly adhere to minute dimensions and safety standards. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because creative ability to produce new and attractive designs and user experiences is required. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because there are many opportunities to advance designs through collaboration with other departments and suppliers. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is mainly desk work with little physical burden. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Technician Test
Aliases
- Dashboard Design Engineer
- Instrument Panel Design Engineer
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