Roller coaster designer
He creates a plan for a roller coaster at an amusement park by drawing it up and creating the course while keeping safety as the top priority. It is rewarding to see visitors enjoying the thrill of riding the machines.
Perfect For …
People who are passionate about one thing. People who like to tinker with machines. People who like to entertain others.
Job Details
Making roller coaster drawings, etc. based on orders.
In response to orders from amusement parks, they draw up blueprints for roller coasters, and are also involved in construction work and maintenance. They also use computer graphics (CG) to create a three-dimensional model, and sometimes even make a model of the completed structure. They also calculate production costs and construction time, and make proposals to amusement parks. They are required to have originality and creativity in devising showpieces (thrill spots) for the roller coaster so that visitors to the park can enjoy the ride.
Key Points !
Specialize in mechanical or electrical engineering
Almost the only way to become a roller coaster designer is to specialize in mechanical or electrical engineering at a technical college (college of technology), university, or vocational school, and to work for a company that plans and manufactures amusement machines. By being assigned to the design department, one can become involved in the design process. Safety management of roller coasters is very important after they are completed, and it is the designer's job to strictly check them from the manufacturing process to ensure that they can operate without any problems.
In the Future
Collaboration with overseas manufacturers to the world
The larger the roller coaster, the more likely it is that the roller coaster, from design to completion, will not be built solely in Japan in most cases, but will require joint work with overseas manufacturers. Even if you work for a Japanese company and become a roller coaster designer, it is essential to work with overseas manufacturers and staff. If you improve your language skills, you will have more opportunities to work overseas as well.
Job Facts
Income.
Monthly income depends on experience and performance, and is about 200,000 yen for a newcomer. A mid-level worker in a company earns around 400,000-500,000 yen.
Vacation?
General companies have two days off per week.
Where do you work?
A company that makes rides and playground equipment for amusement parks.
Your Future Path
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