Insulating Ceramic Development Engineer
ぜつえんとうじき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
Technical position involving the development of formulation design, prototyping, evaluation, and mass production technology for ceramic materials used in electrical insulation applications.
Description
Insulating ceramic development engineers handle composition design, powder forming, sintering process optimization, and evaluation tests for ceramic materials with high dielectric strength and heat resistance. They quantitatively evaluate material properties through microstructure analysis using XRD and SEM, measurements of thermal expansion and dielectric properties, withstand voltage tests, etc., and repeatedly improve formulations and adjust processes to enhance performance. With applications to industrial transformers and semiconductor packages in mind, they conduct technology development considering mass productivity and cost aspects.
Future Outlook
Demand for high-performance insulating materials is expanding in the fields of electric vehicles and renewable energy, and the demand for specialized engineers is expected to increase further in the future.
Personality Traits
Attentive to details / Curious and inquisitive / Logical thinker / Patient
Work Style
Business trips involved / Industry-academia collaboration projects / Laboratory work / Manufacturer R&D
Career Path
Researcher → Chief Researcher → Development Leader → Project Manager → Technical Department Manager
Required Skills
Material Evaluation / Physical Property Measurement / Powder Dispersion and Mixing Technology / Powder Forming and Sintering Technology
Recommended Skills
CAE Analysis / Electron Microscope Operation / English Literature Reading / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it is necessary to logically analyze material properties and process conditions for design. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute differences in composition or process deviations greatly affect performance. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because continuous acquisition of new materials and evaluation methods is required. |
| Problem Solving | Essential ability to identify causes of manufacturing issues or performance defects and develop solutions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly centered on laboratory experiments and analysis work, with little heavy labor. |
Aliases
- Ceramics Engineer
- Insulating Ceramics Developer
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