Chemical Reagent Manufacturing Engineer
かがくやく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 profession that designs, operates, and manages chemical manufacturing processes to achieve safe and efficient mass production.
Description
Chemical reagent manufacturing engineers are specialists who use chemical reaction equipment and purification facilities to build, operate, and improve manufacturing processes from raw materials to products. They handle raw material blending and reaction condition design, process control, quality checks using analytical instruments, equipment maintenance, safety and health management, etc., supporting stable and efficient product supply. They are involved in projects ranging from batch processes to continuous production on a wide scale, and also engage in improving product yields, reducing costs, and mass-producing new chemicals.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to strengthened environmental regulations, demand for high-performance materials, and expanding green chemistry.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Process Engineer → Manufacturing Leader → Production Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Analytical Instrument Operation / Chemical Reaction Engineering / Operation and Monitoring of Production Equipment / Process Control / Quality Management
Recommended Skills
GMP/GLP Knowledge / Reading English Literature / Safety and Health Management / Statistical Analysis (QC Methods)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Necessary for optimizing chemical processes and logically examining reaction conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even small errors can greatly affect product quality. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it involves chemical calculations and mathematical models during scale-up. |
| Problem Solving | Quick identification of causes and countermeasures are required when equipment troubles or manufacturing defects occur. |
Related Qualifications
- High-Pressure Gas Manufacturing Safety Manager
- Pollution Prevention Manager (Atmospheric Relations)
- Second-Class Dangerous Goods Handler
Aliases
- Chemical Manufacturing Operator
- Chemical Plant Engineer
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- Chemical Process Engineer
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