Industrial Instrument Design Engineer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Development Engineers
- Minor : Mechanical Development Engineers
Summary
Industrial instrument design engineers are technical professionals who design, develop, test, and support the implementation of various instrumentation devices such as temperature, pressure, and flow meters used in plants and manufacturing lines.
Description
Industrial instrument design engineers handle the development and design of instrumentation equipment such as thermometers, pressure gauges, and flow meters in chemical plants, power plants, and manufacturing lines. They are involved in a wide range of processes including specification formulation, mechanical design, electronic circuit design, software implementation, testing and calibration, and maintenance response. They utilize CAD and CAE for design and numerical analysis, ensure quality and safety, and achieve cost optimization. They collaborate with plant engineers and control systems engineers to develop products that embody user requirements.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of smart factories and the introduction of IoT technology, demand for high-functionality and remote monitoring-compatible instrumentation equipment development is increasing, and demand for instrumentation design engineers is expected to steadily grow.
Personality Traits
Curious or inquisitive / Good team player / Likes logical thinking / Meticulous
Work Style
Business Trips / Client On-site / Flexitime / Office Work / Remote
Career Path
Junior Engineer (Assistant) → Instrumentation Design Engineer → Senior Design Engineer → Team Leader → Project Manager → Technical Department Manager
Required Skills
3DCAD / Calibration Technology / Circuit Design / Instrumentation Drawing Interpretation / Measurement Principles / Process Control Basics
Recommended Skills
CAE Analysis / FEM Analysis / Programming (Python/LabVIEW) / Project Management / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is required to break down measurement requirements into equipment specifications. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute errors affect measurement accuracy. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Calculations of physical quantities and numerical analysis in circuit design are necessary. |
| Problem Solving | Because adjustments to site conditions and troubleshooting are required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Engineer Examination
- Instrumentation Technician
Aliases
- Instrumentation Design Engineer
- Instrumentation Engineer
- Plant Instrumentation Engineer
Related Jobs
- Control Systems Engineer
- Instrumentation Engineer
- Mechanical Design Engineer
- Plant Engineer