Mining Machinery Manufacturing Engineer (Excluding Production Engineers)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Mechanical Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
An engineer who designs, develops, and improves manufacturing processes for mining equipment such as excavators, conveyors, and crushers used in mines.
Description
Mining machinery manufacturing engineers are responsible for parts design and manufacturing process development of mechanical equipment operating at mine sites, such as excavators, conveyor belts, and crushers. They select materials, perform strength analysis, create design drawings with CAD, generate machining programs using CAM, and repeatedly process and evaluate prototypes to establish mass production systems, cost reduction, and quality control methods. They collaborate with in-house production technology departments, manufacturing lines, external processors, and site personnel to advance design improvements considering environmental resistance, safety, and maintainability.
Future Outlook
With advancements in automation and IoT of mining machinery, and responses to environmental regulations, the demand for engineers with advanced design and manufacturing skills is expected to remain stable in the future.
Personality Traits
Good at logical thinking / Has attention to detail / Has cooperativeness / Has curiosity or inquisitiveness
Work Style
Flexitime / Office Work / On-site Attendance / Possibility of Overseas Travel
Career Path
Design Assistant → Machine Design Engineer → Manufacturing Technology Leader → Project Manager → Technical Department Manager
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading and Creation / CAD Operation (2D/3D) / CAM / Machine Element Design / Strength of Materials
Recommended Skills
CAE Analysis / IoT Sensor Technology / Reading English Technical Documents / Robot Programming
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Need to logically design complex part structures and manufacturing processes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute dimensional errors affect product performance. |
| Problem Solving | Need to quickly identify causes of machining troubles and quality issues. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work and analysis tasks, with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Technician Exam
- Mechanical Drawing Skills Test
- Mechanical Maintenance Skills Master
- Quality Management Certification
Aliases
- Mining Machinery Design Engineer
- Mining Machinery Engineer
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