Canned Food Development Engineer
しょくひんかんづめかいはつぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Development Engineers
- Minor : Food Development Engineers
Summary
Develops, designs, and evaluates canned foods, optimizing safety, quality, flavor, and shelf life as a technical role.
Description
Canned food development engineers handle everything from raw material selection and recipe design to determining can container specifications and setting sterilization and heat treatment conditions, developing and optimizing the entire manufacturing process. They evaluate flavor, texture, nutritional value, and shelf life through sensory evaluations and physicochemical tests, ensuring compliance with quality standards and legal regulations (such as the Food Labeling Act and hygiene standards). They verify prototype samples, scale up to factory production, attend manufacturing line setups, and collaborate with quality control and production departments. They also analyze consumer needs and market trends to develop new products and functional foods.
Future Outlook
With growing food safety awareness and consumer health consciousness, demand for long-shelf-life foods remains stable. Introduction of new materials and expansion of the functional food market are expected to continuously increase demand for engineers.
Personality Traits
Curious or inquisitive / Good team player / Meticulous / Problem-solving oriented
Work Style
Domestic Travel / Factory Supervision / Lab Work / Office Work
Career Path
Assistant Development Engineer → Development Engineer → Senior Development Engineer → Team Leader/Project Manager → Development Department Manager
Required Skills
Analytical Instrument Operation / Food Processing Technology / Quality Management Methods (HACCP) / Sensory Evaluation / Sterilization Technology
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Microbiology / Chemical Analysis / Food Labeling Regulations / Knowledge of Packaging Materials / Project Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it requires logical design of ingredient formulations and heating conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precise control of temperature and pressure directly impacts quality. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because ideation for new product flavors and package designs is required. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary for solving issues in the manufacturing process and reducing defect rates. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it mainly involves experiments and sample preparation, with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Food Labeling Certification
- HACCP Supervisor
Aliases
- Canned Food Development Engineer
- Canned Food Engineer
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