Service Engineer (Watch)
サービスエンジニア（とけい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves inspecting, repairing, and adjusting precision watches such as wristwatches and wall clocks to restore and maintain their performance and appearance.
Description
Service Engineers (Watch) disassemble the internal movements of watches, perform cleaning, lubrication, and parts replacement to ensure operational accuracy. They also conduct waterproof function inspections and polish exteriors, handle customer symptom interviews, prepare estimates, and manage after-sales services. They are required to understand specifications for each brand and model and perform highly precise work accurately.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of the luxury watch market and increasing repair demand, the need for technicians with knowledge and skills in precision watches is stable and rising. On the other hand, changes in repair areas are expected due to the普及 of IoT-equipped smartwatches.
Personality Traits
Work Style
On-site Repair / Self-employment and Independent Business / Support / Workshop Employment
Career Path
Junior Service Engineer → Senior Service Engineer → Master Movement Technician → Brand Certified Technician → Workshop Manager
Required Skills
Airtightness Test / Timing Adjustment Device Operation / Tool Operation (Precision Driver) / Ultrasonic Cleaner Operation / Watch Movement Disassembly and Assembly
Recommended Skills
Basic CAD Knowledge / Basic Mechanical Maintenance Knowledge / English Technical Document Reading Ability / Jewelry Polishing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high precision is required in assembling and adjusting minute parts. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Diverse brands and mechanisms require continuous knowledge acquisition. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary for identifying causes of malfunctions and selecting repair methods. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mostly follows existing structures and procedures, with little need for original idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Little complex mathematical analysis. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Rarely involves carrying heavy equipment; mainly desk work. |
Aliases
- Watch Engineer
- Watch Repair Technician
- Watch Service Technician
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