What can I do as chemical engineer?

Editorial Team129|2Last Updated:10:00 am, July 30, 2012
What can I do as chemical engineer?

Chemical engineers apply knowledge of chemistry and are concerned with the design, construction and operation of machines and plants which has chemical reactions.

Where do they work?

Chemical engineers work in a huge range of areas from food to aerospace. These engineers are also referred to as Process Engineer or Design Engineer depending on the organisation.

What are the qualities required?

Students aspiring to become chemical engineers should be good at solving problems. A lot of a chemical engineer’s work is based on how to transform inventions into mass produced products.

What are the major responsibilities?

The range of responsibilities as a chemical engineer is just as wide. Their jobs can include:  
- Research and design
- Development
- Production
- Technical sales
- Good communication skills
- Management

What is the role of a chemical engineer?

Chemical engineers work as part of a team in most corporations. This means that Chemical Engineers will work with non-engineers including Accountants, HR, Regulators and others to make sure that the products are distributed in an efficient manner.
A day as a Chemical Engineer will depend upon the sector and job responsibility. Some will perform calculations at their desks all day, while others will spend time at the plant talking to teams and making sure things are running according to plan.

You can explore chemical engineering colleges across India

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First Published:10:00 am, July 30, 2012

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Comments:

AnilAnil (Posted 10 Months Ago)

Chemicals are harmful but while working u take complete protection.. the company takes good care of u and ur safety.. dont worry..

UmeshUmesh (Posted 10 Months Ago)

Is working in a chemical industry harmful?