Oil Burning Equipment Design Engineer
せきゆねんしょうき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
Designs and develops combustion equipment using petroleum as fuel, handling technical tasks from specification studies of thermal equipment considering combustion efficiency, safety, and compliance with exhaust gas regulations to testing and evaluation.
Description
Oil burning equipment design engineers handle the design and development of combustion devices (boilers, burners, heat exchangers, etc.) that use petroleum as fuel. They perform heat load calculations for combustion processes, thermal efficiency design, and studies on exhaust gas treatment performance, conduct material selection, strength analysis, and evaluations of compliance with safety standards and legal regulations. They optimize equipment shapes using CAD tools and CFD simulations, and repeatedly evaluate and improve through prototype performance tests and durability tests. They also provide technical support during manufacturing and on-site installation, attend commissioning tests, and perform root cause analysis for abnormalities. Amid decarbonization demands and strengthening environmental regulations, research into alternative fuel-compatible equipment and high-efficiency technologies is required.
Future Outlook
While demand for oil burning equipment is declining due to the decarbonization trend, design demand for biofuel and hydrogen co-combustion equipment, as well as development opportunities for energy-saving and environmentally compatible equipment, are expected to continue increasing.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Curious and inquisitive / Good at logical thinking / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Business trips / Flexitime / Manufacturer employment / Remote work possible / Team projects
Career Path
Junior Design Engineer → Design Engineer → Senior Design Engineer → Development Leader → Department Manager
Required Skills
CAD / Combustion Engineering / Legal Compliance / Strength of Materials / Thermal Fluid Analysis
Recommended Skills
CFD Simulation / Manufacturing Process Knowledge / Project Management / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Ability to mathematically analyze heat flow and combustion processes is essential. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required for combustion control and compliance with safety standards. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mathematical skills essential for heat load calculations and fluid analysis. |
| Problem Solving | Root cause analysis of troubles during tests and operation is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly office-based design work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Technology Exam
- First-Class Energy Manager
- Professional Engineer (Mechanical Department)
Aliases
- Combustion Equipment Design Engineer
- Oil Combustion Equipment Design Engineer
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