Polymer Chemical Product Development Engineer
こうぶんしかがく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
A technical position that utilizes polymer chemistry knowledge to design new materials and develop manufacturing processes for polymer products such as plastics, rubber, and films.
Description
Polymer chemical product development engineers design new polymer materials through monomer selection and optimization of polymerization reaction conditions, conduct prototyping, physical properties evaluation, and mass production scale-up. They handle a wide range from laboratory-level experiments to process implementation in manufacturing sites, and are also responsible for quality control, cost evaluation, and safety assessment. Within the team, they collaborate with analytical chemists, manufacturing engineers, and quality control departments to advance industry-academia collaborations and customer development projects. Amid progress in environmentally compatible materials and recyclable bioplastics, material design that considers sustainability is required.
Future Outlook
With environmental regulations and the transition to a circular society, demand for bio-based materials and recyclable polymers is increasing. The importance of sustainable material development is growing, and demand for specialized technical professionals is expected to expand.
Personality Traits
Has a problem-solving orientation / Has cooperativeness / Has curiosity and inquisitiveness / Is meticulous
Work Style
Industry-Academia Joint Research / Laboratory Assignment / Manufacturing Site Collaboration / R&D Assignment
Career Path
Researcher (Junior) → Senior Researcher → Project Leader → R&D Manager → Technical Director
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Chemical Reaction Engineering / Design of Experiments / Polymer Materials Analysis / Polymer Synthesis
Recommended Skills
English Literature Reading / Materials Simulation (Molecular Dynamics) / Scale-up Process Design / Surface Modification Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Essential for analyzing causal relationships in experimental results and designing hypotheses. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute changes in compounding ratios or temperatures greatly affect product characteristics. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Innovative ideas are required for new material design and application development. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous learning is required to master new materials and analysis techniques. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary due to the need to repeatedly investigate causes of experimental failures and devise improvement measures. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily laboratory-based work with minimal prolonged heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B, Type 4)
Aliases
- Polymer Development Engineer
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