Akinobu Arakawa

New Technology Development Section, Manufacturing Technology Development Department, Innovative Production Engineering and Quality Assurance Division

Work responsibilities

I develop thermal spraying technologies to repair products and improve surface performance. The main application of thermal spraying is to restore the dimensions of worn parts of a product. Thermal spraying can also increase resistance by forming a hard coating on the surface. What I try to do in my work is to always consider whether a theory is correct, and I also try to acquire new knowledge and develop hypotheses.

Adjustments made when teaching skills to international trainees, and lessons learned

Our thermal spraying technologies are still under development, so rather than teaching, we work on developing these technologies with trainees and passing on the technologies along the way. I personally was able to see firsthand the cultural and religious differences that I had only known in theory. Learning these will help lead to the revitalization of the organization. Also, Aditya is a trainee who normally works in the field. It was also a valuable experience to be able to work together with him, as he taught me the on-site knowledge that I lacked.

Future goals & message to young people

In addition to thermal spraying, I would like to do welding work and broaden my career as an engineer. I would also like to gain knowledge on 3D modeling and design so that I can create my own models and drawings of all the parts and jigs (auxiliary tools used in making machined products) used in tests. I think the appeal of working at EBARA is that you can be involved in various kinds of products and acquire a wide range of knowledge. I want to be able to better support the work of divisions and help solve the technical issues they face.