Vehicle Vibration Survey Technician (Railway)
しゃりょうしんどうちょうさぎじゅついん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical position that measures and analyzes vibrations occurring in railway vehicles during operation or testing, contributing to improvements in vehicle safety and comfort, as well as maintenance and design enhancements.
Description
Vehicle Vibration Survey Technicians are specialists who install accelerometers and vibration meters under conditions such as running tests or durability tests on railway vehicles, acquire and analyze vibration data. They analyze the collected data using specialized software, identify and evaluate the causes of abnormal vibrations, and report and make recommendations to maintenance and design departments. They are responsible for everything from planning tests, on-site measurements, to preparing reports, contributing to improvements in safety and comfort.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of railway vehicles and strengthening of safety standards, demand will remain stable. Expertise will be further required due to new vibration analysis technologies from vehicle lightweighting and dissimilar material use, as well as the introduction of remote monitoring and automation technologies.
Personality Traits
Analytical Orientation / Cautious / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Office Work / Outdoor Fieldwork / Project-Based / Shift Work
Career Path
Test Engineer → Senior Test Engineer → Test Department Leader → Vehicle Development Engineer → Quality Assurance Manager
Required Skills
Accelerometer Installation and Adjustment / Data Analysis / Railway Vehicle Structure Knowledge / Signal Processing / Vibration Measurement Device Operation
Recommended Skills
English Technical Document Reading / Mechanical Design / Programming (Python, MATLAB) / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To logically analyze data and identify and improve vibration issues. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is essential to ensure measurement accuracy. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | To continuously acquire knowledge of new vehicles and measurement technologies. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantitative analytical skills are required for frequency analysis and signal processing. |
| Planning & Organization | Because detailed planning and scheduling of vibration tests are required. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary to identify the causes of abnormal vibrations and propose countermeasures. |
Related Qualifications
- Railway Vehicle Maintenance Skills Certification
Aliases
- Vibration Measurement Engineer
- Vibration Test Engineer
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- Mechanical Inspector
- Railway Maintenance Engineer
- Railway Vehicle Maintenance Worker
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