Pharmaceutical Machinery Development Engineer (Excluding Design)
せいやくきかいかいはつぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Development Engineers
- Minor : Mechanical Development Engineers
Summary
Technical position responsible for prototype development, evaluation, and validation of machinery and equipment used in pharmaceutical production lines.
Description
Pharmaceutical machinery development engineers (excluding design) are primarily responsible for performance evaluation using prototype models of machinery and equipment used in pharmaceutical production, process validation, and troubleshooting during the transition to mass production. They collaborate with R&D and design departments to verify equipment functions, adjust control systems, and apply quality management techniques, thereby supporting GMP compliance and improvements in production efficiency.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of production automation and labor reduction needs in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as the introduction of digital validation technologies, the demand for equipment development engineers is expected to increase steadily.
Personality Traits
Has a strong sense of responsibility / Has cooperativeness / Has curiosity or an inquiring mind / Has patience
Work Style
Business Trips / Flex Time / Laboratory Work / Manufacturer Development / Remote
Career Path
Junior Engineer → Senior Engineer → Project Leader → Development Department Manager → R&D Department Head
Required Skills
Data Analysis / Instrumentation and Measurement Technology / Mechanical Element Technology / PLC and Control Systems / Process Validation / Quality Management
Recommended Skills
CAD / English Technical Document Reading / IoT and Industry 4.0 Technologies / Project Management / Robot Automation Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To logically analyze equipment operations and process requirements and advance performance evaluation and improvements. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small dimensional errors or validation condition mistakes can lead to serious quality issues. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it is necessary to conceive new equipment or improvements and reflect them in prototypes. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because continuous acquisition of new knowledge such as GMP, latest automation technologies, and regulatory requirements is necessary. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical skills are required for dynamics analysis and process control parameter calculations. |
| Problem Solving | Because troubleshooting of prototype equipment and resolution of process issues are required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because the work is mainly in laboratories or at desks, with little heavy labor. |
Aliases
- Pharmaceutical Equipment Engineer
- Process Equipment Development Engineer
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