Petroleum Product Development Engineer
せきゆ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
Technical position involving the development and improvement of petroleum products using crude oil as raw material.
Description
Petroleum product development engineers target various petroleum products derived from crude oil, researching and developing optimal conditions for catalysts, separation processes, and chemical reactions. They perform prototyping, analysis, and physical property evaluation on a laboratory scale, and based on the obtained data, formulate process designs and product specifications. Furthermore, they handle improvement proposals and scale-up that consider manufacturing costs, environmental regulations, and quality standards, providing technical support toward commercial production.
Future Outlook
Due to energy transition and strengthened environmental regulations, demand for the development of low-environmental-impact fuels and biofuels is expanding. Improvements in process efficiency and the utilization of digital technologies (AI/IoT) are expected to advance.
Personality Traits
Has curiosity or inquisitiveness / Has logical thinking / Has perseverance / Meticulous
Work Style
Laboratory Work / Project-based / Research Institute Employment / Team Research
Career Path
Researcher → Chief Researcher → Group Leader → Development Department Manager → Technical Headquarters
Required Skills
Catalyst Evaluation / Chemical Process Design / Data Analysis / GC-MS Operation / Material Property Evaluation
Recommended Skills
Process Simulation / Reading English Literature / Safety and Health Management / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is essential for analyzing experimental data and process design. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high precision is required for trace analysis and quality evaluation. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous learning is necessary to respond to new technologies and regulations. |
| Problem Solving | Solving process issues and investigating causes of defects are important. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly laboratory work with low physical load. |
Related Qualifications
- Hazardous Materials Handler, Class B, Type 4
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