Chemical Product Manufacturing Engineer
かがくせいひんせいぞうぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Chemical Product Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
A technical job that manages and operates processes such as reactions, separations, and purifications of raw materials in chemical plants, maintaining product quality and safety.
Description
Chemical product manufacturing engineers design, operate, and monitor a series of manufacturing processes that use plant equipment to produce products from raw materials. They adjust production conditions based on daily equipment inspections, instrument monitoring, and quality analysis results, while complying with safety and environmental regulations. In the event of troubles, they quickly identify causes, perform recovery responses, and propose improvements. They collaborate with R&D and quality assurance departments to improve process efficiency and introduce new products.
Future Outlook
With strengthening environmental regulations and promotion of green chemistry, the introduction of low-environmental-impact manufacturing processes and automation/digitalization technologies is expected to advance.
Personality Traits
Able to pay attention to details / Cautious and responsible / Has cooperativeness / High safety awareness
Work Style
Night shift / On-site work / Safety training available / Shift
Career Path
Operator → Shift Leader → Group Leader / Line Leader → Manufacturing Manager → Plant Engineer → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Basic knowledge of chemical reaction engineering / Operation of simple analytical instruments / PLC control / Process control / Safety management techniques (risk assessment)
Recommended Skills
Data analysis / Lean production method / Process simulation / Reading English technical documents / Statistical quality control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minor changes in conditions can affect quality and safety. |
| Problem Solving | Because it requires identifying and responding to causes during equipment troubles or abnormalities. |
Related Qualifications
- Boiler Technician
- First-Class Hygiene Manager
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B)
Aliases
- Chemical Manufacturing Operator
- Manufacturing Operator
- Process Engineer
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