Printing Machinery Design Engineer
いんさつきかい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 role responsible for mechanism design to control system design and prototype evaluation of printing machinery, improving product performance and productivity.
Description
Printing machinery design engineers handle design tasks for a variety of printing machines such as offset presses, digital printers, and packaging printers. They design mechanical components like rollers, feed devices, and drying units using 3D-CAD, and verify strength and durability based on strength of materials and tolerance design. They also design and adjust drive systems using PLC and servo controls, and determine mass production specifications through evaluation and performance verification of prototypes. Coordination with customers, manufacturing departments, and electrical control engineers is essential, and they are also responsible for project management and cost optimization.
Future Outlook
With the progress of digitalization and automation in the printing industry, the demand for high-precision and efficient printing machinery design will remain stable. Knowledge in next-generation machinery design incorporating environmental regulations and IoT integration technologies will increase market value.
Personality Traits
Collaborative / Curious and inquisitive / Logical thinker / Meticulous
Work Style
Career Path
Mechanical Design Engineer → Senior Mechanical Design Engineer → Lead Engineer/Team Leader → Development Department Manager → Technical Director
Required Skills
3DCAD / Drafting (JIS Standards) / Machine Elements Design / Strength Design / Tolerance Design
Recommended Skills
English Technical Document Reading / FEM Analysis / PLC Programming / Project Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is essential for mechanism design and strength calculations. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute dimensional errors can have a significant impact on machine performance. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mathematical analytical skills are required for strength calculations, tolerance calculations, etc. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to investigate and resolve design issues and failure causes is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, with low physical load. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Technician Exam (Grade 2/1)
- Professional Engineer (Mechanical Department)
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