Synthetic Rubber Production Engineer
ごうせいゴムせいさんぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Chemical Product Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
Operates and manages synthetic rubber manufacturing plants, handling the entire process from raw material blending to polymerization control and product finishing as a technical role.
Description
Synthetic rubber production engineers use monomers such as styrene and butadiene as raw materials, control polymerization processes with catalysts, and manufacture synthetic rubber with specified physical properties. They handle plant operations, monitor instrumentation control systems, adjust temperature, pressure, and flow rates, perform quality control through sample analysis, troubleshoot abnormalities, and develop equipment maintenance plans. Additionally, they manage safety and health, ensure compliance with environmental regulations, and evaluate the introduction of new materials and process technologies to improve productivity and reduce costs.
Future Outlook
While demand for rubber for tires and industrial parts remains stable, the shift toward environmental compliance and bio-based materials continues, maintaining high demand for process optimization and new material development engineers.
Personality Traits
Ambitious / Attentive / Good Team Player / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Production Operator → Production Engineer → Process Engineer → Senior Engineer → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Control System Basics / Plant Operation Control / Polymerization Process Control / Quality Control / Safety and Health Management
Recommended Skills
Data Analysis / English Literature Reading / Equipment Maintenance Knowledge / Process Simulation / Troubleshooting
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Essential for analyzing and optimizing process conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute changes in conditions affect quality. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary for quickly identifying causes and implementing measures for plant troubles. |
Related Qualifications
- Chemical Engineering Technician
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B)
Aliases
- Rubber Manufacturing Engineer
- Synthetic Rubber Engineer
Related Jobs
- Plastic Manufacturing Engineer
- Polymer Materials Development Engineer
- Quality Control Engineer
- Synthetic Resin Manufacturing Engineer