Weighing Instrument Design Engineer
こうき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
Technical role involving the design and development of sensors, mechanical structures, and control systems used in measuring instruments (scales and balances).
Description
Weighing instrument design engineers integrally design and develop sensors (such as load cells), mechanical structures, electronic circuits, embedded software, and user interfaces for measuring instruments such as industrial, commercial, and research scales, promoting product commercialization with consideration for accuracy, durability, and cost efficiency. They handle a wide range of processes from requirements definition to structural analysis (FEM), prototyping and evaluation, calibration, reliability testing, and compliance with standards (JIS, OIML, etc.), optimizing mechanical and electrical characteristics.
Future Outlook
With the spread of IoT and smart measuring systems along with strengthening regulations, demand for high-precision and high-reliability measuring instruments is increasing. Demand is rising for design engineers specializing in smart sensors and Industry 4.0 products.
Personality Traits
Attentive to details / Has logical thinking / Has patience / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract Development / Flexitime / In-house Development / Partial Remote Work Possible
Career Path
Design Assistant → Junior Design Engineer → Senior Design Engineer → Project Leader → Development Department Manager → Technical Department Manager
Required Skills
3D CAD Modeling / Circuit Design / Embedded Software Development (C/C++) / Sensor Transducers / Structural Analysis / Testing Methods
Recommended Skills
Communication Protocol Knowledge / GUI Design / Quality Management (ISO9001) / Reading English Technical Documents / Signal Processing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To ensure accuracy based on structural analysis and sensor characteristics. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To guarantee high-precision measurement, attention to minute errors is necessary. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Necessary for quantitative analysis such as structural strength calculations and sensor output conversions. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary for solving problems such as accuracy errors and temperature changes. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, does not require intense physical stamina. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Metrologist
- Professional Engineer (Mechanical Division)
Aliases
- Measuring Instrument Design Engineer
- Scale Design Engineer
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