Logging Machine Design Engineer
しゅうざいきかいせっけいぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Development Engineers
- Minor : Mechanical Development Engineers
Summary
Engineer who designs, develops, and evaluates logging machines (devices for collecting and transporting felled timber) used in forestry.
Description
Logging machine design engineers handle the design and development of mechanical devices (such as wire rope logging machines, forwarders, skidders, etc.) for collecting and transporting timber at felling sites. Considering required performance and work environments, they perform machine element design, hydraulic and pneumatic system design, structural analysis, strength calculations, material selection, and create technical drawings using 3D CAD. They fabricate prototype machines, conduct field tests, perform performance evaluations, and iterate improvements. They collaborate with manufacturing departments, field operators, and maintenance departments to finalize specifications for mass production and optimize costs.
Future Outlook
With increasing demand for sustainable forestry and environmentally friendly machinery, the need for design engineers is expected to remain stable. The field of smart forestry machine design is also expanding with the introduction of IoT and automation technologies.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Field Testing / Flexitime / Office Work / Transfers Possible
Career Path
Junior Mechanical Design Engineer → Senior Design Engineer → Project Leader → Development Manager → Technical Department Head
Required Skills
3DCAD Operation / Hydraulic/Pneumatic System Design / Machine Element Design / Strength Calculation / Strength of Materials / Structural Analysis / Technical Drawing Creation
Recommended Skills
CAE Software / Programming (MATLAB, Python) / Project Management / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it is necessary to analyze complex mechanical structures and incorporate them into the design. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in details can affect performance and safety. |
| Problem Solving | Because the ability to solve on-site issues through machine design is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is mainly office work with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Engineer Exam
- Mechanical Design Technology Certification
Aliases
- Forestry Logging Machine Engineer
- Forestry Machine Design Engineer
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