Industrial Instrument Development Engineer (Excluding Design)
こうぎょうけいき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
Technical role involving prototyping, verification, evaluation of measurement systems using industrial instruments and sensors, and control software development. Excluding the design process, primarily responsible for experiments, tests, and data analysis.
Description
Industrial Instrument Development Engineer (Excluding Design) handles hardware prototyping of industrial measurement instruments and sensors, embedded software development, calibration, performance evaluation, data analysis, verification of signal processing algorithms, etc. Excluding detailed design of circuits and mechanisms based on design drawings, focuses on assembly of prototypes, formulation of test plans, collection and analysis of experimental data, implementation and evaluation of control systems and communication protocols. Also performs quality assurance, compliance checks with standards, and responses to field tests, undertaking technical verification toward product commercialization.
Future Outlook
With the spread of IoT and smart factories, demand for high-precision measurement and control technologies is expanding. Integration with AI and big data analysis is advancing, increasing the need for highly specialized personnel.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Field Testing / Laboratory Work / Partial Remote Work Possible / Team Projects
Career Path
Junior Development Engineer → Senior Development Engineer → Project Leader → Technical Specialist → Manager
Required Skills
Calibration / Circuit Design / Embedded Software Development / Signal Processing / Test Measurement Evaluation
Recommended Skills
Communication Protocols / Instrumentation Piping Knowledge / Numerical Analysis / Programming (C/C++)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because advanced logical thinking is required to analyze measurement principles and signal processing. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high accuracy is required to not overlook minute measurement errors. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because learning ability is needed to adapt to new sensor technologies and standards. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical abilities are required for statistical analysis of measurement data and signal processing. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is essential for investigating causes of measurement results and analyzing malfunctions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it mainly involves desk work and light experimental tasks with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Embedded Systems Specialist
- Professional Engineer (Electrical and Electronics Department)
Aliases
- Industrial Instrument Development Engineer
- Sensor Development Engineer
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