Printing Machinery Development Engineer (Excluding Design)
いんさつきかいかいはつぎじゅつしゃ（せっけいをのぞく）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Development Engineers
- Minor : Mechanical Development Engineers
Summary
Technical position involving prototyping, performance evaluation, issue identification, improvement, and mass production support for mechanical devices used in printing processes.
Description
Printing Machinery Development Engineer (Excluding Design) performs fabrication, performance evaluation, and failure analysis of prototype machines for printing presses, paper feed devices, ink transport systems, and other printing machinery. Plans tests based on mechanical elements and material properties, analyzes obtained data to extract issues, and proposes product improvement plans. Provides technical support in collaboration with manufacturing technology departments and external suppliers from the perspectives of productivity and quality control for mass production.
Future Outlook
Due to the needs for digitalization and labor-saving in the printing industry, demand for high-performance printing machine development remains stable. Technological development of environmentally friendly inks and IoT-integrated functions will be future growth areas.
Personality Traits
Has an analytical orientation / Has curiosity or an inquisitive mind / Has patience
Work Style
Domestic and International Business Trips / Field Test / Lab / Planning and Development Department
Career Path
Development Engineer → Senior Engineer → Project Leader → Development Manager → Technical Department Head
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Mechanical Elements / Hydraulic and Pneumatic Devices / Material Analysis / Measurement Instrument Operation / Prototype Evaluation Technology
Recommended Skills
3D Prototyping / Reading English Literature / Root Cause Analysis / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Necessary for analyzing mechanical performance and identifying issues. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute changes affect printing quality. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Required to acquire new materials and new technologies. |
| Problem Solving | Essential for identifying failure causes and developing improvement measures. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Engineer Exam
- Mechanical Maintenance Skills Technician
- Professional Engineer (Mechanical Department)
Aliases
- Printing Machinery Engineer
- Printing Press Development Engineer
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