Piston Ring Development Engineer (Excluding Design)
ぴすとんりんぐかいはつぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Development Engineers
- Minor : Automotive Development Engineers
Summary
A technical role centered on testing and analysis of piston ring material properties and performance evaluation, contributing to product quality improvement and durability assurance. Does not include design tasks, specializing in experimental and testing operations.
Description
Piston ring development engineers (excluding design) specialize in performance evaluation and durability testing of piston rings. They conduct a wide range of experiments including material selection, surface treatment, wear testing, and fatigue testing, collect and analyze data, and propose quality improvement measures. Operating and maintaining test equipment, and developing test protocols are also included in duties, along with quality monitoring and troubleshooting during mass production. They collaborate with other departments and feed back acquired knowledge for product improvements.
Future Outlook
With the electrification of automobiles and strengthening of environmental regulations, demand for lightweight and low-friction materials development is increasing, and demand for piston ring development engineers is expected to steadily increase. Engineers with knowledge of special materials for electric vehicles will have even higher market value.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Test Engineer → Researcher → Development Engineer → Chief Engineer → Project Manager
Required Skills
Data Collection and Analysis / Experiment Protocol / Material Analysis / Test Equipment Operation and Maintenance / Wear Testing
Recommended Skills
Finite Element Analysis / Reading English Literature / Statistical Analysis / Surface Treatment Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is essential to accurately analyze test data and identify causes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to minute changes or abnormalities is required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Acquisition of new materials and testing methods is required. |
| Problem Solving | Ability to address unexpected defects occurring in tests and investigate causes is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly lab-based work with little heavy labor. |
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