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.
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 engineering aspects of biological or chemical processes
- develop technical methods or processes
- determine causes of operational problems or failures
- evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems
- research industrial processes or operations
- conduct validation tests of equipment or processes
- estimate operational costs
- design control systems for mechanical or other equipment
- prepare operational reports
- determine operational methods
You 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
- 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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