Careers in Chemical Engineering
Historically, chemical engineering has been closely associated with the
development of the chemical and process industries. Chemical engineers are
involved with pollution control, protection of the environment and with
energy conservation and conversion. A degree in chemical engineering will
prepare students for a wide range of employment and business opportunities,
both nationally and internationally. Traditional areas of employment for
chemical engineers include the chemical, manufacturing, petrochemical and
mining industries. Career opportunities exist in other industries such as
computers, electronics, food, clothing and pharmaceuticals. The
semiconductor industry hires chemical engineers for the processing of
complex polymers, chip fabrication and processing of thin films. Companies
processing milk, sugar, salt, beer, meat, fish, synthetic fabrics and wool
employ chemical engineers to design and operate the factories at best
possible efficiency with levels of waste and minimal pollution. A number of
consulting companies hire chemical engineers to develop computer software
for the simulation and real time optimisation of chemical processes, and for
evaluating the economic feasibility of industrial projects. As a chemical
engineer you might
- design, develop or improve industrial processes and
equipment for large scale chemical manufacturing
- plan and test methods of manufacturing
- develop methods for the treatment of by-products
- devise production processes that are safe, efficient, profitable and
environmentally sound
- research naturally occurring chemical reactions so that these processes
can be copied for human benefit
- conduct environmental impact studies
- develop and implement cleaner production technologies
- research new processes and products
- design, develop and use new materials
- develop alternative fuels and energy sources
SMUCE Careers Guide
The Chemical Engineering Student Society (SMUCE) publish a
careers guide for students
(996K, Acrobat PDF format), also available as a
MS Word Document (1095K),
or as a plain text document
(105K). This document outlines many of the companies
which employ Monash Chemical Engineers for Vacation work or as Graduates.
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