Precision Measuring Device Development Engineer (Electrical) (Excluding Design)
せいみつそくていきかいはつぎじゅつしゃ（でんきしき）（せっけいをのぞく）
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Summary
A technical role that verifies performance and improves quality through prototyping, testing, evaluation, and calibration of electrical precision measuring instruments.
Description
Precision Measuring Device Development Engineers (Electrical) use measuring instruments such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and spectrum analyzers to verify the performance of prototype devices, perform data analysis, and evaluate noise characteristics. Their primary tasks involve improving accuracy and reproducibility through calibration based on standards and waveform analysis using signal processing techniques. They collaborate with development, design, and manufacturing departments to investigate defect causes and develop test plans. Keeping up with the latest measurement technologies and standards is required, with work primarily in laboratory settings.
Future Outlook
Demand for high-precision measurement in IoT, automotive, semiconductor, and medical fields is expanding, and demand for experts in calibration and high-performance sensor development is expected to increase steadily.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Flex-time / Laboratory Work at Research Institute / Partial Remote Work Possible / Project-based / Research and Development
Career Path
Measurement and Evaluation Engineer → Senior Engineer → R&D Leader → Lab Manager → Technical Department Manager
Required Skills
Basic Electronic Circuits / Data Analysis / Measurement Software Operation / Operation and Calibration of Testing Equipment and Measuring Instruments
Recommended Skills
FPGA and Microcontroller Control / Reading English Papers and Specifications / Signal Processing / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute errors can greatly affect results. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Necessary to acquire knowledge to adapt to new measurement technologies and standards. |
| Problem Solving | To identify and resolve causes of malfunctions or noise issues in measuring devices. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly laboratory work with relatively low physical demands. |
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Aliases
- Measurement Instrument Development Engineer
- Precision Measurement Instrument Engineer
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