Nonmetal Refining Development Engineer
ひきんぞくせいせい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 technical position that researches and develops refining processes for nonmetal materials (such as silicon, ceramics, glass, carbon materials, etc.), aiming to achieve high purification, improved yield, and reduced environmental impact.
Description
Nonmetal refining development engineers research and develop refining processes for inorganic materials such as silicon, ceramics, glass, and carbon materials, aiming for high purification, quality improvement, safety, and reduced environmental impact. They handle everything from lab-scale condition studies to pilot plant scale-up and industrial process design, utilizing chemical reaction control, catalyst development, separation and extraction technologies, and analytical equipment to evaluate material properties. Collaborative research in teams and coordination with other departments are essential.
Future Outlook
With the expanding demand for high-purity inorganic materials such as semiconductors and battery materials, the demand for specialized refining process development engineers is increasing. They will be required to address new challenges such as environmental regulations and renewable energy material development.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Domestic Business Trips / Flexible Working Hours / Lab Pilot Plant / Laboratory Employment / Team Projects
Career Path
Lab Assistant → Researcher → Senior Researcher → Process Engineer → Technical Leader → R&D Department Manager
Required Skills
Analytical Instrument Operation / Chemical Process Design / Design of Experiments / Inorganic Chemistry Knowledge / Process Simulation
Recommended Skills
Catalyst Development / English Paper Reading / Plant Engineering / Quality Control / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is essential in process design and data analysis. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because trace impurities greatly affect product quality. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Imagination is required for new processes and material property improvements. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Need to catch up with new materials and technologies. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Necessary for chemical reaction equations, yield calculations, and statistical analysis. |
| Problem Solving | Main duties include investigating causes of process issues and devising improvement measures. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly indoor experiments and desk work, with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Hazardous Materials Handler Class A
- High Pressure Gas Manufacturing Safety Manager
Aliases
- Inorganic Material Development Engineer
- Nonmetal Material Process Engineer
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