Printing Ink Manufacturing Engineer (Excluding Production Engineers)
いんさついんくせいぞうぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Chemical Product Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
A technical position that handles formulation design, prototyping, evaluation, and quality control of printing inks to achieve the required color tones and properties.
Description
Printing ink manufacturing engineers are responsible for formulation design and prototyping of inks suitable for various printing methods (offset printing, flexographic printing, gravure printing, etc.). They develop formulations that meet performance requirements such as color tone, viscosity, drying properties, and light resistance by selecting combinations of pigments, resins, solvents, and additives. They conduct analysis and evaluation of prototypes (viscosity measurement, color measurement, stability testing) and implement quality control based on manufacturing processes and quality standards. They pursue sustainability and high value-added features, such as compliance with environmental regulations and improvement of functionality levels.
Future Outlook
With the expanding demand for functional inks and environmentally friendly inks, the demand for engineers skilled in sustainability and high value-added technologies is on an increasing trend.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Curious and inquisitive / Good team player / Sharp observation skills
Work Style
Business Trips / In-house Lab / Project Team System / Research and Development
Career Path
Development Staff → Chief Engineer → Research Leader → Development Manager → Technical Director
Required Skills
Analytical Instrument Operation / Color Measurement / Formulation Design / Understanding of JIS Standards / Viscosity Measurement Technology
Recommended Skills
English Literature Reading / Environmental Regulation Knowledge / Project Management / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it requires mathematically understanding the proportions and reactions of chemical components to design formulations. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even minor differences in formulation ratios affect quality, precise work is essential. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because creativity is required in developing new color tones or functional inks. |
| Problem Solving | Because it requires identifying causes of defects during prototyping and deriving optimal formulations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because the work is mainly in the laboratory with little heavy labor. |
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- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B, Type 4)
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Aliases
- Color Chemist
- Ink Development Engineer
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