Boyuan CAI
Ph.D.
Tokyo
Summary
Innovative and versatile R&D Engineer with a robust background in material engineering, machinery industry, and emerging programming and AI/ML skills. Adept in conducting simulations, failure analysis, and providing materials recommendations to improve product performance across various industries. Proven track record in collaborating with cross-functional teams and delivering exceptional customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Application Engineer
Parker Hannifin Japan Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
10.2022 - Current
- Provide technical expertise on products, assisting territory and account managers in adapting current and new products to customer needs across 30+ accounts in multiple industries.
- Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to develop new or revise existing products, resulting in a 15% improvement in customer satisfaction rates.
- Propose suitable products and systems based on customer requirements and applications, generating a 10% increase in sales.
- Create timely reports summarizing findings on products, projects, or territories, leading to data-driven decision making.
- Address customer questions or requirements promptly, supporting technical training for 20+ customers and distributors.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of competitive products and market activity, providing regular reports that influenced product development strategy.
- Investigate market needs for innovative products and communicate findings to Engineering, resulting in the development of three new products.
- Collaborate with global manufacturing sites to address quality management issues and improve product quality, reducing defect rates by 18%.
R&D Engineer
Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Ehime, Japan
10.2018 - 09.2022
- Conducted heat treatment simulations using FEMAP and JMAG, improving prediction accuracy by 25% and applied findings to injection molding machines and gearmotor parts.
- Performed failure analysis using XRD, SEM, and EPMA, and proposed countermeasures that improved product quality.
- Developed and applied nondestructive characterization technology on material properties in partnership with a local college in Japan, leading to a 12% increase in the accuracy of material property predictions.
Research Intern
JFE Steel Corporation
Hiroshima, Japan
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Contributed to the development of environmentally friendly and resource-saving ironmaking processes.
Education
Ph.D. - Metallurgy and Ceramics Science
10.2015 - 09.2018
- Received Monbukagakusho (MEXT) scholarship
M.Eng. - Metallurgy and Ceramics Science
10.2013 - 09.2015
- Received Monbukagakusho (MEXT) scholarship
B.Eng. - Metallic Material Engineering, Japanese Language & Literature
10.2008 - 09.2013
- Awarded Outstanding Graduate Student
Exchange Student - Department of Metallurgy, School of Engineering
09.2011 - 08.2012
Skills
Material Engineering
Simulation and Failure Analysis
Customer Product Development
Quality Management
Lean Activities
Programming (Python, R)
AI & Machine Learning
Multilingual (Chinese, English, Japanese)
Accomplishments
- Conducted heat treatment simulations to improve product performance and reduce environmental impact at Sumitomo Heavy Industries
- Developed and applied nondestructive characterization technology on material properties in partnership with a local college in Japan
- Supported technical training for customers and distributors and provided timely feedback for customer’s questions/requirements at Parker Hannifin
- Published research papers in ISIJ International, a leading academic journal in metallurgy and materials science
- Contributed to the developments on ironmaking processes that can contribute to environmental-friendly and resource-saving production as a Research Intern at JFE Steel Corporation
- Presented research at the 1st International Conference on Energy and Material Efficiency and CO2 Reduction in the Steel Industry (EMECR 2017) and received the Poster Award
Work Availability
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Timeline
Application Engineer - Parker Hannifin Japan Ltd.
10.2022 - Current
R&D Engineer - Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd.
10.2018 - 09.2022
Research Intern - JFE Steel Corporation
01.2016 - 03.2016
Tokyo Institute of Technology - Ph.D., Metallurgy and Ceramics Science
10.2015 - 09.2018
Tokyo Institute of Technology - M.Eng., Metallurgy and Ceramics Science
10.2013 - 09.2015
Tohoku University - Exchange Student, Department of Metallurgy, School of Engineering
09.2011 - 08.2012
Dalian University of Technology - B.Eng., Metallic Material Engineering, Japanese Language & Literature
10.2008 - 09.2013