Polymer Additive Production Engineer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Chemical Product Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
Technical role that formulates and manufactures additives for polymer materials, ensuring functionality and quality. Also handles manufacturing process optimization, quality control, and equipment maintenance.
Description
Polymer additive production engineers are technicians who mass-produce additives that impart functionality to polymer materials such as plastics and rubber. They stabilize product performance through raw material selection and formulation design, optimization of reaction conditions, and control of mixing and granulation processes. Production line equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality inspections using analytical instruments are also part of their duties. They pursue both efficiency and sustainability through compliance with environmental regulations, cost management, and recording and analysis of manufacturing data.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of demand for high-performance materials, the demand for production engineers specializing in special additives is expected to remain stable. Advanced expertise will be required for environmental regulation compliance and transition to sustainable materials.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
On-Site Type / Project Type / Shift Work
Career Path
Operator → Team Leader → Manufacturing Technology Manager → Production Technology Engineer → Research and Development Position
Required Skills
Equipment Maintenance / Quality Control (Analytical Instrument Operation) / Raw Material Formulation Calculation / Reaction Process Operation
Recommended Skills
English Paper Reading / Plant Automation / Statistical Quality Control / VOC Regulation Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Advanced logical thinking is required for process design and formulation ratio calculations. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Precision is necessary because even small differences in components affect performance. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous knowledge acquisition is necessary with the introduction of new materials and technologies. |
| Problem Solving | Problem-solving skills are required for detecting abnormalities during manufacturing and handling troubles. |
Related Qualifications
- Class B Type 4 Hazardous Materials Handling Qualification
Aliases
- Additive Production Engineer
- Polymer Additive Engineer
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