Cosmetics Development Engineer
けしょうひんかいはつぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Development Engineers
- Minor : Chemical Product Development Engineers
Summary
A research and development role handling formulation design, prototyping and evaluation, safety and regulatory compliance checks for cosmetics, leading to product commercialization.
Description
Cosmetics development engineers handle the new development and improvement of skincare and makeup products. They select and blend raw materials, design formulations, create prototypes and evaluate physical properties, and repeatedly conduct safety tests (such as skin irritation tests) and efficacy evaluations to confirm quality, stability, and functionality. While complying with regulations such as the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act and cosmetics standards, they collaborate with planning, quality assurance, and manufacturing departments to advance the process to market launch. They also propose products using functional raw materials and sustainable ingredients through analysis of market trends and consumer needs.
Future Outlook
Demand for developing high-performance ingredients and sustainable raw materials is expanding due to diversifying consumer needs and demands for functionality. Formulation design efficiency using AI and data analysis is also expected to advance.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Domestic and International Collaborative Research / Flex / On-site / Team Research
Career Path
Researcher-Assistant → Cosmetics Development Engineer → Team Leader → Development Manager → R&D Director
Required Skills
Analytical Techniques / Formulation Design / Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act and Cosmetics Standards / Quality Inspection / Safety Testing Knowledge
Recommended Skills
English Literature Reading / Presentation / Project Management Tools / Statistical Analysis / Trend Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To analyze test data and optimize formulations. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even small compounding errors can affect quality. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it is necessary to propose new formulations and functional ideas. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because acquiring knowledge of new raw materials and technological trends is essential. |
| Problem Solving | To identify and resolve causes of prototyping issues. |
Related Qualifications
- Cosmetics Manufacturing Manager
- Pharmacist
- Professional Engineer (Chemical Division)
Aliases
- Cosme Developer
- Cosme Formulation Developer
- Cosmetics R&D Engineer
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- Chemical Researcher
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