Chemical engineer, Kaipūhanga matū
Also known as
- Biochemical engineer, process engineer, food processing engineer, petrochemical engineer, pharmaceutical engineer, chemical development technologist, chemical engineering technician
Chemical engineers design, develop and test plant equipment and processes for making chemical products like petrol, plastics and detergents.
Duration
2:36 mins
Your pay could be
$54K
Lower
$75K to $141K
Most common
$190K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Chemical engineers
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices, factories and laboratories
- may work in hazardous conditions
- need to be methodical, safety conscious and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- research and develop chemical process engineering
- design chemical plant equipment
- test equipment and processes
- design control systems for mechanical equipment
- monitor equipment and systems
- develop technical methods and processes
- create budgets
- write operational reports
- research industrial systems and processes
Investigative
Practical
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need a qualification to become a chemical engineer and experience may be useful.
You need
- a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) OR a Bachelor of Food Technology (Honours) OR a relevant tertiary qualification in process and resources engineering or similar area
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a Master of Engineering Studies or similar
- a doctoral degree in chemical engineering
- to be registered as a Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineering New Zealand
If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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