Rolling Machine Manufacturing Engineer (Excluding Production Engineers)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Mechanical Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
Technical role responsible for the design, manufacturing, and testing of rolling machines that process steel sheets and steel strips to specified thicknesses and dimensions.
Description
Rolling machine manufacturing engineers are responsible for the design, manufacturing, testing, and adjustment of devices such as hot and cold rolling equipment that continuously process metal materials. They select machine elements according to customer processing requirements and production capacity, and are involved throughout from basic and detailed design using CAD, parts fabrication and assembly, performance testing, to adjustments and startup support after on-site installation. They also work on hydraulic control, PLC, and other control systems in collaboration, ensuring safety and durability, and optimizing manufacturing costs.
Future Outlook
Due to equipment renewal in the steel industry, energy conservation, and the promotion of IoT and smart factories, the demand for specialized rolling machine engineers remains stable in the medium to long term.
Personality Traits
Curiosity or Inquisitiveness / Logical Thinking / Meticulous
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Engineer → Senior Mechanical Design Engineer → Lead Engineer → Project Manager → Technical Department Manager
Required Skills
Machine Element Design / Manufacturing Process Knowledge / Mechanical Design / Strength of Materials / Testing and Measurement Technology / Thermodynamics
Recommended Skills
Hydraulic/Pneumatic Control / PLC Control Knowledge / Quality Control Methods (QC) / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical analytical skills are required for material strength, load calculations, etc. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because tolerance management and assembly accuracy of machine parts directly impact quality. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | High mathematical skills are required for load and speed calculations, etc. |
| Problem Solving | Ability to quickly identify and improve the causes of malfunctions during trial runs is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly design and evaluation work, with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Engineer Examination
- Mechanical Maintenance Skills Test
- Professional Engineer (Mechanical Department)
Aliases
- Roll Manufacturing Engineer
- Rolling Equipment Design Engineer
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