Light Metal Engineer (Development)
けいきんぞくぎじゅつしゃ（かいはつ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Development Engineers
- Minor : Metal Smelting and Materials Development Engineers
Summary
Research and development role handling light metal materials such as aluminum, magnesium, and titanium, from alloy design to prototyping, evaluation, and process development.
Description
Light Metal Engineer (Development) is a specialist who develops new alloys and optimizes manufacturing processes for light metal materials such as aluminum, magnesium, and titanium used in automobiles, aircraft, and electronic devices. Conducts alloy design, sets conditions for heat treatment, casting, and rolling, performs mechanical and chemical evaluation tests, and analyzes material properties. Based on experimental data, pursues scale-up for commercialization and cost optimization to promote industrial applications.
Future Outlook
With the growing demand for lightweighting in electric vehicles and the aerospace sector, demand for research and development of light metal materials is increasing. Innovations in circular materials and recycling technologies are also expected.
Personality Traits
Has cooperativeness / Has curiosity and an inquisitive mind / Has logical thinking / Has patience
Work Style
Domestic and International Travel / Industry-Academia Collaborative Research / Laboratory Work / Manufacturer R&D
Career Path
Researcher → Chief Researcher → Project Leader → Department Manager → Technical Advisor
Required Skills
Alloy Design / Corrosion Testing / Heat Treatment Process Design / Materials Evaluation / Metal Structure Observation
Recommended Skills
Analytical Equipment Operation / CAE Simulation / Data Analysis / Thermogravimetric Analysis / X-ray Diffraction Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | The ability to quantitatively analyze and optimize the composition and properties of materials is required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Observation of microstructures and precise management of experimental conditions are required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is necessary for conceiving and designing new alloys and processes. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | It is necessary to continuously acquire the latest technologies and research results for new material development. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical skills are required for experimental data analysis and statistical processing. |
| Problem Solving | Experiment troubleshooting and searching for optimal conditions occur frequently. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily laboratory work, with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Hazardous Materials Handler Class B
- Materials Testing Technician Qualification
Aliases
- Aluminum Materials Engineer
- Light Metal Materials Development Engineer
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