Pharmaceutical Machinery Design Engineer
せいやくきかいせっけいぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Development Engineers
- Minor : Mechanical Development Engineers
Summary
A technical position that handles the conceptualization, design, prototyping, and evaluation of mechanical equipment for pharmaceutical plants and production lines.
Description
Pharmaceutical machinery design engineers design and develop mechanical equipment such as raw material feeding devices, filling and packaging machines, and cleaning/sterilization devices in pharmaceutical factories and biopharmaceutical production lines. In addition to mechanical element design using CAD and CAE, they perform design verification to meet GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and validation requirements, prototyping and evaluation, and support for equipment introduction and startup. They also collaborate with process engineers, quality assurance departments, and manufacturing sites to implement optimal designs that consider safety, operability, and maintainability.
Future Outlook
With the progress of production automation and stricter regulations in the pharmaceutical industry, the demand for engineers with advanced design capabilities is expected to increase steadily.
Personality Traits
Meticulous / Problem-solving oriented / Quality-conscious attitude / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips / Office Work / On-site at Client / Partial Remote Work Possible / Research and Development
Career Path
Assistant Engineer → Pharmaceutical Machinery Design Engineer → Senior Design Engineer → Design Leader → Design Department Manager
Required Skills
CAD / CAE Analysis / GMP Knowledge / Mechanical Element Design / P&ID Creation / Strength of Materials
Recommended Skills
IoT Smart Factory / PLC Control Knowledge / Project Management / Technical English Document Reading
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is essential for structural analysis and specification design. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High-precision design is required to comply with GMP. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Adaptation to new materials and regulatory revisions is required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantitative analysis such as structural calculations and thermal fluid analysis is required. |
| Problem Solving | Designs are needed to address challenges in production efficiency and safety. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly office-based work. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Technician Exam
- Grade 2 Mechanical Maintenance Skills Test
- Mechanical Design Technician Exam
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