Press Machine Die Design Engineer
ぷれすきかいようかながた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
A technical position responsible for structural design and drafting of dies for press forming, determining optimal die specifications by considering manufacturing processes and strength analysis.
Description
Press machine die design engineers design and draft die structures according to product shapes and production volumes, conduct strength analysis and material selection. They perform designs considering manufacturing processes (such as electrical discharge machining and grinding) and die lifespan, repeatedly evaluate and adjust after prototyping to ensure product quality. They collaborate with in-house processing departments, quality control, and customers to make improvement proposals and pursue productivity enhancements. They utilize the latest 3D CAD and FEM analysis tools to achieve efficient and high-precision die design.
Future Outlook
With the mass production and lightweighting needs for automobiles and electronic components, demand for advanced die design technology remains stable. Specialization will be further required with the progress of digitalization and introduction of FEM analysis.
Personality Traits
Good teamwork / Logical thinking / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
CAD Work / Factory Meetings / Project-based Tasks
Career Path
Die Design Engineer → Senior Die Design Engineer → Die Development Leader → Manufacturing Technology Department Manager → Technical Headquarters Member
Required Skills
CAD Operation / Die Design / Dimensional Tolerance Management / Machine Element Design / Strength Analysis
Recommended Skills
Die Manufacturing Process Knowledge / English Technical Document Reading / FEM Analysis / Press Processing Machine Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | High analytical ability is required for material strength analysis and shape consideration. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Strict attention to dimensional tolerances and machining restrictions is necessary. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mathematical analysis such as stress calculations and tolerance calculations is required. |
| Problem Solving | Frequent cause investigation and improvement planning for die defects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, no great physical strength required. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Technician Exam Level 2 or higher
Aliases
- Die Design Engineer
- Press Die Design Engineer
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