Material Handling Equipment Development Engineer (Excluding Design)
にやくきかいかいはつぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Development Engineers
- Minor : Mechanical Development Engineers
Summary
Technical role involving prototyping, evaluation, performance analysis, and improvement of material handling equipment (conveyors, cranes, forklifts, etc.). Excluding design tasks, primarily handles equipment development testing and evaluation, and troubleshooting.
Description
Material Handling Equipment Development Engineer (Excluding Design) performs performance evaluation and reliability testing on prototype machines for material handling equipment such as conveyors, cranes, and forklifts. Analyzes data from durability tests, vibration tests, and load tests conducted at sites or in test facilities, identifies improvement points, and proposes them. Also conducts failure analysis and troubleshooting, and implements improvements compliant with safety standards and legal regulations. Collaborates with development design, quality assurance, and manufacturing departments to provide technical support for mass production.
Future Outlook
Demand for material handling equipment development engineers is increasing due to expanding needs for logistics automation and labor reduction. Demand for development capabilities in smart logistics equipment utilizing AI and IoT technologies will rise, further enhancing market value.
Personality Traits
Able to proactively tackle challenges / Cautious and meticulous / Problem-solving oriented
Work Style
Career Path
Development Testing Staff → Development Engineer → Senior Development Engineer → Project Leader → Development Department Manager
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Mechanical Elements / Data Analysis / Measuring Instrument Operation / Operation of Testing Equipment for Material Handling Equipment
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Mechatronics / CAD / 3D Modeling / Reading English Technical Documents / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To derive performance evaluations and improvement measures based on test data. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small defects or dimensional errors directly affect safety. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because numerical analysis of load and vibration data is required. |
| Problem Solving | Essential for troubleshooting and failure analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Crane Operator
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Second-Class Electrician
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