Turbine Development Engineer (Excluding Design)
たーびんかいはつぎじゅつしゃ（せっけいをのぞく）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Development Engineers
- Minor : Mechanical Development Engineers
Summary
Technical position responsible for testing, performance evaluation, analysis, and improvement of turbine equipment such as gas turbines and steam turbines. Excluding the design process, handles everything from experiment planning to data collection/analysis and reporting.
Description
Turbine Development Engineer (Excluding Design) plans and conducts performance tests on gas turbines and steam turbines using experimental equipment, analyzes the obtained data to perform performance and reliability evaluations. Responsible for constructing test benches, selecting and calibrating measurement instruments, optimizing operating conditions, measuring vibration, temperature, and pressure, conducting durability tests and failure simulations. Reports analysis results through CFD analysis and data visualization, and collaborates with manufacturing and design departments to propose improvements. Also required to comply with quality assurance and safety standards on site, with field tests and business trips to plants occurring.
Future Outlook
With the trend toward renewable energy adoption and decarbonization, demand for developing high-efficiency turbines and next-generation materials is increasing. Utilization of digital twins and AI analysis is advancing, and the market value of personnel with advanced analysis skills is expected to rise.
Personality Traits
Cautious and accurate / Cooperative / Curious and inquisitive / Logical thinking / Patient
Work Style
Fieldwork and Business Trips / Flexitime / Office Work / On-site Stationed
Career Path
Development Engineer (Junior) → Development Engineer (Senior) → Test Leader → Project Manager → R&D Department Manager
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Thermodynamics and Fluid Dynamics / CFD Simulation / Data Analysis / Experimental Equipment Operation / Measurement Instruments and Sensor Operation / Test Plan Development
Recommended Skills
English Literature Reading / Project Management / Python / Quality Control Methods (QC) / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because advanced logical thinking is required for analyzing complex test data and performance evaluation. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute measurement errors greatly affect performance evaluation results. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical skills are required for quantitative analysis of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is essential for identifying causes of troubles during tests and performance defects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is on-site work at test sites, but heavy labor is minimal. |
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Aliases
- Turbine Analysis Engineer
- Turbine Performance Evaluation Engineer
- Turbine Test Engineer
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