Bearing Design Engineer
じくうけせっけいぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Development Engineers
- Minor : Mechanical Development Engineers
Summary
A technical position that designs, analyzes, and evaluates bearings for mechanical devices and parts, pursuing performance, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
Description
Bearing design engineers are specialists who maximize the performance of bearings (bearings) used in mechanical devices such as automobiles, industrial machinery, and power tools by performing shape design, material selection, stress analysis, life prediction, friction and lubrication evaluation, etc. They create design drawings using CAD and CAE, verify strength and durability through FEM analysis, participate in evaluation tests of prototype parts and manufacturing process reviews, and propose optimal designs considering cost, mass productivity, and safety. While collaborating with design, manufacturing, quality assurance departments, and suppliers, they advance product development that meets international standards and customer requirements.
Future Outlook
With the pursuit of higher performance and IoT integration in automobiles and industrial machinery, demand for high-precision and high-durability bearing designs is increasing. Acquisition of new materials and analysis technologies for electrification, weight reduction, etc., is required.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / Good at logical thinking / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Construction Design / Contract Development / Flex Time System / Office Work / Remote
Career Path
Bearing Design Engineer → Mechanical Design Engineer → Senior Mechanical Design → Project Leader → Design Manager
Required Skills
CAD (2D/3D Modeling) / Mechanical Element Design Knowledge / Reliability Design / Strength Analysis (FEM) / Strength of Materials and Machine Dynamics
Recommended Skills
English Literature Reading / Friction and Lubrication Technology / Manufacturing Process Understanding / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To logically analyze complex factors such as loads and life prediction. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute dimensional or clearance errors affect performance. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced numerical analysis is required for stress analysis and life calculations. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary for improving durability and identifying causes of abnormalities. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Technician Exam
- Professional Engineer (Mechanical Department)
- Quality Management Certification
Aliases
- Bearing Design Engineer
- Bearing Engineer
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- CAD Operator
- Lubrication Engineer
- Materials Design Engineer
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