Printing Researcher
いんさつけんきゅうしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Researchers
- Minor : Natural Science Researchers
Summary
Research position involving development and improvement of printing technology, research on materials such as ink and paper, and optimization of printing processes.
Description
Printing researchers engage in technology development and improvement for printing processes such as offset printing and digital printing. They analyze the characteristics of inks, paper, and plate-making technologies to find optimal combinations, and research color management and color matching techniques. Through experimental design and statistical analysis, they aim to improve quality and reduce costs, and are also responsible for evaluating prototypes and improving equipment. This is a job type often involved in industry-academia collaboration projects at corporate research institutes, universities, and public research institutions.
Future Outlook
Demand for digital printing and environmentally friendly printing technologies is increasing, stabilizing job opportunities in R&D fields. Applications to smart printing technologies utilizing IoT and AI are expected.
Personality Traits
Has attention to detail / Has curiosity and inquisitiveness / Has logical thinking
Work Style
Collaborative Research / Corporate Research Institute / Industry-Academia Collaboration / Laboratory Employment / Project-based
Career Path
Researcher (University/Public Research Institution) → Senior Researcher → Research Project Manager → Technical Advisor → Director of Research Institute
Required Skills
Analytical Instrument Operation / CAD Operation / Color Management / Experiment Design / Materials Analysis / Printing Process Knowledge
Recommended Skills
3D Printing / Data Analysis / English Paper Reading and Writing / Programming / Project Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it is necessary to logically analyze the characteristics of printing processes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary not to miss subtle differences in color tones and print quality. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because ideation for new printing technologies and processes is required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because materials and technologies advance quickly, requiring continuous learning. |
| Problem Solving | Because the ability to solve issues in experiments and processes is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it mainly involves laboratory work with low physical burden. |
Related Qualifications
- Color Certification
- Printing Skills Technician (Grade 1/2)
Aliases
- Printing Process Researcher
- Printing Technology Researcher
Related Jobs
- Bookbinding Technician
- Color Management Technician
- Materials Researcher
- Plate-making Technician