Human Resource Development on R&D Activities

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to explore the main functions of R&D engineers for leading innovative research and development. Then, the method for effective training of R&D engineers is analyzed. Much more importance is attached to the so-called "concept-producer type engineers" who bear projects of research and development. The way of training which are effective for these concept-producer type engineers can be summarized in three points as following. The first is an establishment of opportunity to train young personnel with the quality early and intentionally. The second is rotation to other departments such as management planning, the marketing part, and so on. The third is to send R&D engineers to the laboratories of excellent management in and outside the company.