Oil and Fat Product Development Engineer
ゆしせい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
Research technician position involving formulation design, physical property evaluation, and process development for products using oil and fat raw materials. Responsible for new product development and quality improvement across a wide range of fields such as food, cosmetics, and industrial oils.
Description
Oil and fat product development engineers use vegetable and animal oils as raw materials to handle a wide range of tasks, from formulation design and physical property evaluation for food oils and fats, cosmetic emollients, surfactants, etc., to chemical reaction operations, process scale-up, and quality management. They select raw materials, plan experiments, perform evaluations using analytical instruments (GC, HPLC, etc.), handle regulatory compliance, conduct cost estimates, provide factory implementation support, and take responsibility for product commercialization. Team collaboration and coordination with other departments are essential.
Future Outlook
With increasing demand for functional oils and fats and sustainable raw materials in the food and cosmetics sectors, the role of oil and fat product development engineers is gaining even greater importance, with expected market expansion.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Factory scale-up / Laboratory employment / Laboratory operations / Manufacturer development / Team projects
Career Path
Researcher/Technician → Senior researcher → Process development leader → Technical manager → Laboratory director
Required Skills
Chemical analysis instrument operation / Chemical experimentation / Design of experiments / Material property evaluation / Production process design
Recommended Skills
CAD (process flow diagram creation) / English paper reading / Quality control techniques (QC) / Statistical analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking based on complex chemical reactions and physical property evaluations is required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in experimental data or management accuracy directly impact results. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is required to develop new oil and fat products and applications. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Quick acquisition of knowledge in response to new technologies and regulations is necessary. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantitative analysis of experimental data and process calculations are essential. |
| Problem Solving | Because identifying causes and improving defects or quality issues occurs frequently. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily laboratory work with little intense physical labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Chemical Analysis Technician (Grade 2)
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B, Category IV)
Aliases
- Oil and Fat Chemical Engineer
- Oil and Fat Development Engineer
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