Chemical+Engineer

1. Job Description Chemical engineering is the branch of [|engineering] that deals with the application of [|physical science] (e.g. [|chemistry] and [|physics] ), with [|mathematics], to the process of converting raw materials or [|chemicals] into more useful or valuable forms. In addition to producing useful materials, modern chemical engineering is also concerned with pioneering valuable new materials and techniques - such as [|nanotechnology], [|fuel cells] and [|biomedical engineering]. [|[1]] A person employed in this field is called a [|chemical engineer]. Chemical engineering largely involves the design and maintenance of [|chemical processes] for large-scale manufacture. Chemical engineers in this branch are usually employed under the title of process engineer. A related term with a wider definition is chemical technology. Chemical engineers apply the principles of chemistry to solve problems involving the production or use of chemicals and biochemicals. They design equipment and processes for large-scale chemical manufacturing, plan and test methods of manufacturing products and treating byproducts, and supervise production. Chemical engineers also work in a variety of manufacturing industries other than chemical manufacturing, such as those producing energy, electronics, food, clothing, and paper. They also work in health care, biotechnology, and business services. Some chemical engineers make designs and invent new processes. Some construct instruments and facilities. Some plan and operate facilities. Chemical engineers have helped develop atomic science, polymers, paper, dyes, drugs, plastics, fertilizers, foods, petrochemicals... pretty much everything. They devise ways to make products from raw materials and ways to convert one material into another useful form. Chemical engineers can make processes more cost effective or more environmentally friendly or more efficient. As you can see, a chemical engineer can find a niche in any scientific or engineering field.

2. Personality Characters

You have to be opened minded to try new ideas, and mixtures to see what happens. Also you have to be talented and or like physics, mathematics, and mechanical and electrical engineering, as well as chemistry, because these are the princiables that chemical engineering is made up of.

3. Working Conditions

Most engineers work in office buildings, laboratories, or industrial plants. Others may spend time outdoors at construction sites and oil and gas exploration and production sites, where they monitor or direct operations or solve onsite problems. Some engineers travel extensively to plants or worksites here and abroad. Many engineers work a standard 40-hour week. At times, deadlines or design standards may bring extra pressure to a job, requiring engineers to work longer hours.

4. Places of Employment

Chemical engineers also work in a variety of manufacturing industries other than chemical manufacturing, such as those producing energy, electronics, food, clothing, and paper. They also work in health care, biotechnology, and business services.

5. Job Outlook

Chemical engineers are expected to have employment growth of 8 percent over the projections decade Federal, State, and local governments employed about 12 percent of engineers

6. Salary Information

Chemical engineers make anywhere from 50,000 to 118,670.

7. Recommended Education and Training

A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required. College graduates with a degree in a natural science or mathematics occasionally may qualify for the job also.

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