Sequence Control Design Engineer
しーけんすせいぎょせっけいぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
An engineer who uses PLCs and others to design and program operation sequences for factories and industrial machinery, and handles control panel design, adjustment, and trial operation.
Description
Sequence control design engineers realize operation procedures (sequences) for production lines and industrial machinery with electrical control systems. Based on requirements analysis, they select PLCs and relay circuits, and create control logic with ladder programs or structured text. They design control panels and wiring diagrams, set up HMIs (operation screens), perform on-site debugging, trial operation, and adjustment, and collaborate with mechanical designers, electrical designers, and site operators to complete the system. Their scope of work is expanding to include remote monitoring with IoT and SCADA, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of Industry 4.0 and IoT adoption, demand for advanced control systems and remote monitoring is expanding. The market value of engineers possessing security and data analysis skills is increasing.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Business Trips / Contract Development / In-house Development / On-site at customer
Career Path
Junior Sequence Engineer → Senior Sequence Engineer → FA Engineer → Control System Architect → Project Manager
Required Skills
Control Panel Design / Electrical Circuit Design / HMI/SCADA Setup / PLC Programming / Sensor/Actuator Adjustment
Recommended Skills
English Technical Document Reading / Industrial Networks / IoT Platforms / SCADA System Development
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it is necessary to logically break down production processes into control sequences. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small logical errors or wiring mistakes can lead to system-wide failures. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to identify causes and quickly restore operations when malfunctions occur. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is mainly desk work and high physical strength is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Electrical Construction Management Technician
- Second-Class Electrician
Aliases
- Control Design Engineer
- PLC Programmer
- Sequence Control Engineer
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- FA Engineer
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