Pipe Making Machinery Development Engineer (Excluding Design)
せいかん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
Pipe making machinery development engineers prototype, evaluate, and improve machines and equipment for manufacturing pipes and tubes, supporting their introduction into production lines as technical professionals.
Description
Pipe making machinery development engineers conduct performance verification of machines tailored to customer requirements and production conditions, handling everything from prototype production, performance evaluation, improvement proposals, to support for implementation in mass production lines. They understand material processing processes such as extrusion molding and welding, and identify issues through data collection and analysis using measuring instruments. In addition to hardware aspects, they collaborate with other departments to improve productivity and quality by integrating control systems and automation technologies. Testing and troubleshooting at test sites or factory floors, as well as follow-up after equipment installation, are also important tasks.
Future Outlook
Due to needs for energy saving and higher precision, demand for prototyping evaluation and improvement technologies remains stable. As smart manufacturing utilizing IoT and AI advances, there is increasing demand for personnel with expertise in advanced data analysis and automation technologies.
Personality Traits
Curious or has a spirit of inquiry / Good at logical thinking / Has cooperativeness / Has patience
Work Style
Factory Work / Field Testing / In-house Development / On-site at Client / Team Development
Career Path
Junior Development Engineer → Manufacturing Technology Engineer → Process Technology Leader → Technical Manager → Research and Development Director
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Control Systems / Data Analysis / Machine Elements / Machining / Measuring Instrument Operation and Data Acquisition
Recommended Skills
3D Prototyping / CAE Analysis / Data Processing (Python) / PLC Programming / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Necessary for prototype performance evaluation and problem cause analysis. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute dimensional errors affect product quality. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary to quickly identify causes and implement countermeasures when troubles occur. |
Related Qualifications
- Machine Maintenance Skills Technician
- Welding Skills Technician
Aliases
- Pipe Making Machinery Engineer
- Pipe Manufacturing Machine Development Engineer
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