Organic Acid Manufacturing Engineer (Excluding Production Engineers)
ゆうきさ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
Technical role involving mass production of organic acids such as citric acid and acetic acid using chemical synthesis or fermentation processes. Handles optimization of reaction conditions, quality control, and safety and health management.
Description
Organic acid manufacturing engineers are responsible for mass-producing organic acids such as acetylsalicylic acid, citric acid, and lactic acid through chemical synthesis or microbial fermentation. Proficient in reaction tests, process development, optimization of catalysts and temperature-pressure conditions, and separation purification techniques, they perform scale-up and process standardization. They also conduct quality control using analytical instruments such as HPLC and GC, with important tasks including safety and health management of manufacturing equipment and compliance with laws and regulations. Collaborating with teams and related departments, they solve technical challenges that balance cost efficiency and environmental impact reduction.
Future Outlook
Due to increasing demand for bio-based chemical products and the importance of developing sustainable manufacturing processes, demand for specialized personnel will remain high.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Laboratory Work / Plant Patrol / Project-based / Remote / Shift
Career Path
Research and Development Role → Process Engineer → Quality Assurance → Plant Manager → Technical Consultant
Required Skills
Analytical Instrument Operation / Catalyst Reaction Control / Organic Synthesis / Process Simulation / Safety and Health Management
Recommended Skills
Project Management / Reading English Papers / Separation Purification Technology / Statistical Analysis (Quality Engineering)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is essential for process optimization and reaction mechanism analysis. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Detecting and removing trace impurities determines product quality. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous learning is required for introducing new catalysts and technologies. |
| Problem Solving | High ability is required for investigating causes of abnormalities and formulating countermeasures. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily lab or control room work with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Hazardous Materials Handler
- Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Handling Supervisor
Aliases
- Organic Acid Process Engineer
- Organic Acid Synthesis Engineer
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