Machine Designer
きかいデザイナー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Designers
- Minor : Other Designers
Summary
Machine designers model the mechanisms and appearance of products and parts using CAD, and handle prototyping and evaluation.
Description
Machine designers design the arrangement of mechanical elements and part shapes for mechanical products such as automobiles, home appliances, and industrial machinery using 3D/2D CAD, and create drawings, prototypes, and evaluations. Based on specification requirements, they perform mechanism design considering strength, mobility, and manufacturability, create prototypes, and conduct performance verification. They collaborate with manufacturing sites and other departments to adjust costs and delivery times, advancing to mass production design. Knowledge of material mechanics and manufacturing processes, as well as skills in operating the latest CAD/CAE tools, are required.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of IoT, electrification, and energy-saving technologies, adapting to complex mechanisms and new materials will be crucial, and demand for machine designers skilled in CAD/CAE tools is expected to remain stable and expand.
Personality Traits
Creative / Curious or inquisitive / Good team player / Meticulous
Work Style
Contract Work / Design Firm Employment / Manufacturing / Remote
Career Path
Assistant Designer → Junior Machine Designer → Senior Machine Designer → Project Leader → Design Department Manager
Required Skills
2D Drafting / 3DCAD / Manufacturing Process Understanding / Material Mechanics / Mechanism Design
Recommended Skills
3D Printer / CAD/CAM Basics / English Drawing Comprehension / Finite Element Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is essential for breaking down design requirements into mechanical elements. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy in dimensional tolerances and detailed design directly impacts product quality. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is important for creating new mechanisms and shapes. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Numerical analysis such as mechanics calculations and tolerance calculations is essential. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to solve technical challenges in design is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work, so physical demands are low. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Technician Exam
- Mechanical Design Technician Exam
Aliases
- Mech Designer
- Mechanical Design Designer
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- CAD Operator
- Industrial Designer
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