Paint Development Engineer
とりょう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 develops paint films with desired performance through raw material formulation design, prototyping, evaluation, and improvement.
Description
Paint development engineers combine pigments, resins, solvents, additives, etc., to achieve the desired performance through formulation design, and repeatedly prototype, evaluate, and analyze in the laboratory while making improvements. They utilize physical property evaluation equipment (viscometers, hardness testers, weather resistance testers, etc.) and analytical instruments (GC, FTIR, HPLC, etc.) to meet requirements such as weather resistance, abrasion resistance, rust prevention, and color. While considering environmental regulations and compatibility with production processes, they collaborate with quality control and manufacturing departments to advance development toward mass production trials.
Future Outlook
Demand for water-based paints and functional paints (antibacterial, water-repellent, heat-resistant, etc.) is increasing due to stricter environmental regulations and low-VOC requirements. Demand for high-performance coatings in automotive, construction, and electronic components fields is expected to remain steady.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Laboratory Work / Project-based / Prototype Site Attendance / Research and Development
Career Path
Researcher → Senior Researcher → Team Leader → Development Manager → Technical Director
Required Skills
Analytical Instrument Operation / Chemical Experimentation Skills / Paint Formulation / Physical Property Evaluation
Recommended Skills
Coating Application Knowledge / English Paper Reading / Prototype Evaluation / Surface Treatment Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is necessary for effective formulation design. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in formulation amounts or test conditions directly affect performance. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative thinking is required for new formulations and performance improvements. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because new materials, technologies, and environmental regulations change rapidly. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary for identifying causes of performance issues and developing improvement measures. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly laboratory work, so physical demands are not high. |
Aliases
- Coating Development Engineer
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