Telephone Switch Manufacturing Engineer (excluding Production Engineers)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical role responsible for assembling parts, mounting circuit boards, testing, and inspection in the manufacturing process of telephone switches. Engages in hands-on work on the manufacturing floor, rather than production planning or technology development.
Description
Telephone switch manufacturing engineers are specialists who assemble, adjust, and test electronic components and boards used in telephone switches. They perform component mounting manually or using semi-automatic equipment according to manufacturing manuals and design drawings, and conduct quality inspections and functional tests. They analyze defects or anomalies that occur during manufacturing and provide feedback on improvements in collaboration with the design and production engineering departments. In recent years, knowledge of PLCs and embedded devices is also required due to the introduction of IoT devices and software-controlled equipment.
Future Outlook
As telephone switches shift from dedicated hardware to network equipment and software-based systems, demand for traditional hardware manufacturing engineers is declining. However, there is steady demand for engineers who possess knowledge of IoT and telecommunications equipment manufacturing while also having skills in manufacturing software-controlled devices.
Personality Traits
High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Line Work / Safety and Health Compliance / Shift Work
Career Path
Manufacturing Engineer (Production Technology) → Quality Control Engineer → Manufacturing Line Leader → Technology Development Engineer → Production Management
Required Skills
Circuit Diagram Reading / Printed Circuit Board Mounting / Soldering / Test Equipment Operation
Recommended Skills
LEAN Production System / PLC Programming / Quality Control Methods (QC) / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required in detailed assembly and quality inspection. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves a lot of standing work and repetitive tasks, requiring a certain level of physical stamina. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to identify causes of defects in the manufacturing process and devise solutions is important. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily manual-based work with few opportunities for generating new ideas. |
Aliases
- Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturing Engineer
- Telephone Switch Engineer
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