CareerPlan

Manager or Staff, Plant Engineer, Hikari site/ 光工場 プラントエンジニア (新製品、既存品の設備化・設備投資検討業務)課長代理、またはスタッフ

Hikari, JapanFull-time2026-07-01 → 2026-11-11
On-site

Core

Lead equipment implementation and investment projects for new and existing drug substance manufacturing facilities to ensure early market launch, stable supply, and productivity improvements.

Role type

Staff/Manager level Plant Engineer (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Builds

Manufacturing equipment and production lines for oral, injectable, and sterile drug substances

Domain

Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Chemical engineering

Required skills

HAZOP or risk assessment implementation, Batch process chemical plant design, Chemical engineering knowledge, GMP compliance, Equipment design and commissioning

Preferred skills

High-pressure gas safety regulations knowledge, Aspen simulation, Digital Twin/DX technologies, Continuous production technology

Technologies

Aspen, Digital Twin, Continuous production systems

Responsibilities

Plan and implement equipment for new product APIs, Improve existing drug substance processes to reduce costs, Conduct feasibility studies for new products, Introduce new technologies like continuous production and digital tools

Seniority

Staff/Manager, hands-on IC with project leadership