Power Control Equipment Design Engineer
でんりょくせいぎょそうちせっけいぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technical position that designs and develops control equipment and systems used in power grids, power plants, factories, etc. Responsible for both hardware and software design to ensure stable power supply and quality maintenance.
Description
Power control equipment design engineers are specialists who design, develop, and test control devices such as protective relays, PLCs, and inverters in power facilities like power plants, substations, and industrial plants. They ensure power supply reliability through circuit analysis, simulations, software programming, and verification of compliance with various standards and regulations, implementing systems tailored to customer requirements. They advance projects through team design reviews, field tests, and customer negotiations.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of renewable energy adoption and smart grid development, demand for advanced and digitalized power control systems is increasing. Adoption in predictive maintenance fields utilizing IoT and AI is also expected to grow.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Cooperative / Curious and inquisitive / Logical thinking / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Business trips / Contract development / In-house development / Office work / Project-based
Career Path
Junior Design Engineer → Senior Design Engineer → Project Leader → Design Department Manager → Technical Department Head
Required Skills
Circuit Analysis / Circuit Simulation / Electrical CAD / Electrical Calculations / PLC Programming / Power Control Circuit Design
Recommended Skills
High-Voltage Equipment Knowledge / IEC Standards Knowledge / Project Management (WBS, Gantt Chart) / Reading English Technical Documents / SCADA System Design
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | The ability to logically analyze and design complex power control circuits is essential. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because design mistakes directly lead to system-wide failures. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because continuous acquisition of new power equipment, standards, and control technologies is necessary. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because mathematical analysis such as circuit design and electromagnetic calculations is extensive. |
| Problem Solving | Strong root cause analysis skills are required for anomaly detection and troubleshooting. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Electrical Construction Management Technician
- Electrician (First Class)
- First-Class Electrical Chief Engineer
Aliases
- Control Equipment Design Engineer
- Power Control System Designer
- Power Electronics Engineer
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