Surfactant Manufacturing Engineer (Excluding Production Engineers)
かいめんかっせいざい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
Develops and optimizes industrial manufacturing processes for surfactants to produce high-quality products safely and efficiently. A technical role.
Description
Surfactant manufacturing engineers design, verify, and optimize industrial manufacturing processes for surfactants used in detergents, cosmetics, and industrial products. Based on synthesis and evaluation results from the lab, they conduct pilot plant tests to establish reaction conditions, neutralization, and purification methods. They handle equipment selection, instrumentation control, and process control system implementation for scale-up to production plants. They also engage in comprehensive process improvements, including product physical properties and quality testing, cost and environmental load reduction, and safety and health management.
Future Outlook
There is broad demand from daily necessities to industrial applications, and with ongoing research and development in environmentally friendly and bio-derived surfactants, the need for process development and optimization engineers remains stably high.
Personality Traits
Ambitious / Good at Logical Thinking / High Safety Awareness / Patient
Work Style
Lab Pilot Plant / Plant Operation / Project-Based Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Junior Process Engineer → Senior Process Engineer → Process Development Leader → Plant Technical Manager → R&D Manager
Required Skills
Analytical Instrument Operation / Chemical Reaction Engineering / Data Analysis / Manufacturing Process Design / Process Control
Recommended Skills
English Literature Reading / Environmental Regulation Compliance / Process Simulation / QC Techniques (QC 7 Tools)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To analyze and optimize reaction conditions and process data. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minor changes in conditions affect quality. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because mathematical analytical skills are needed for material balance calculations and process design. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to systematically plan pilot tests and mass production plans. |
| Problem Solving | Because the ability to identify and resolve causes of process troubles is required. |
Related Qualifications
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B, Type 4)
- Quality Management Certification
Aliases
- Surfactant Development Engineer
- Surfactant Process Engineer
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