Product Test Technician
しょうひんてすとぎじゅついん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Other Technical Occupations
- Minor : Technical Occupations Not Elsewhere Classified
Summary
Technical role that plans, conducts, and evaluates various tests such as performance, durability, and safety on products before and after market launch.
Description
Product Test Technicians are specialists who perform various tests, including performance tests, environmental tests, durability tests, and safety tests, on diverse products such as metals, electronic devices, food, and cosmetics. They handle planning based on test requirements, setting up test equipment and environments, conducting tests, collecting and analyzing data, creating test result reports, and proposing improvements. Test operations must comply with ISO and JIS standards as well as laws and regulations. Statistical methods, skills in operating measuring instruments, and coordination with external inspection agencies are also essential.
Future Outlook
Amid advancements in advanced testing technologies utilizing IoT and AI, and the introduction of automation and remote testing systems, demand is expected to remain stable due to increasing requirements for environmental and safety standards.
Personality Traits
Attentive to details / Good at logical thinking / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips / Fixed Hours / Research Institute Laboratory Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Test Technician → Senior Test Engineer → Quality Control Leader → Quality Assurance Manager → Technical Department Manager
Required Skills
Data Analysis / Measurement Analysis / Standards Knowledge / Test Equipment Operation / Test Plan Development / Test Report Creation
Recommended Skills
CAD (Test Equipment Design) / Data Analysis / English Literature Reading
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is required for analyzing and evaluating test data. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is needed to avoid missing minute differences in measurement conditions or results. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | High mathematical analytical skills are required for analyzing measurement data and performing statistical processing. |
| Planning & Organization | Meticulous planning of test procedures and schedules is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily lab-based work with minimal heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Metrologist
- QC Certification
Aliases
- Product Test Technician
- QA Technician
- Test Technician
Related Jobs
- Inspection Technician
- QA Engineer
- Quality Control Engineer
- Test Engineer