Tire Development Engineer
たいやかいはつぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Development Engineers
- Minor : Chemical Product Development Engineers
Summary
A technical position that improves the performance of automotive tires through material selection, compounding design, prototyping, and evaluation.
Description
Tire development engineers aim to enhance automotive tire performance and develop new products by conducting rubber compound formulation design, prototyping, physical property testing, durability testing, and more. Through raw material property analysis, chemical reaction control, design evaluation via CAE simulation, and performance verification through actual road tests, they develop optimal tires that consider cost, environmental regulations, and safety standards. They advance projects in collaboration with manufacturing, design, and quality assurance departments. They also address technical challenges such as adapting to new materials and recycled materials, as well as energy efficiency improvements.
Future Outlook
With the普及 of electric vehicles and strengthening of environmental regulations, demand for low rolling resistance tires and recycled material development is expected to increase.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Curious and inquisitive / Good at logical thinking / Patient
Work Style
Flex Time / Lab Work / Manufacturing Site Collaboration / Overseas Business Trips / Research Institute Employment
Career Path
Junior Tire Development Engineer → Senior Tire Engineer → Compound Leader → Project Manager → Development Department Manager → Technical Fellow
Required Skills
CAE Analysis / Chemical Analysis / Experiment Protocol / Physical Property Testing / Rubber Compound Design
Recommended Skills
English Literature Reading / Project Management / Statistical Analysis / Weather Resistance Evaluation Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | High logical thinking skills are required for optimizing compounding and analyzing test results. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because differences in trace components greatly affect performance. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Ideation for new compounding and structural designs is required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous learning adapted to new materials and technological advancements is necessary. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to resolve issues and defects during testing is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly lab-based work with relatively low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (Chemical Division)
Aliases
- Rubber Product Development Engineer
- Tire Engineer
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- Product Design Engineer
- Quality Assurance Engineer
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