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As a process engineer, also known as a chemical engineer, you’ll help turn raw materials and energy into everyday products and goods. Find out more about a career as a process engineer and what you could be doing day to day.
A role as a process engineer means you’ll be involved in the design and development of products. Roles are available in a variety of industries, meaning you could be working on anything from energy and oil and gas to toiletries and water treatment. Your skills will be needed by any organisation that wants to create things out of raw materials.
Your work will involve changing the chemical and physical state of substances so they can be turned into something else, for example, turning oil into plastic. For the scientifically minded, it can be a really rewarding job, as you’re involved with the creation of products in an explorative way.
Daily tasks will vary but could involve:
The average salary for a process engineer in the UK is £41,080. Graduates start at around £31,000.
Travel depends on the sector you’re employed in and where your employer or client is based. If your employer is based in the UK, it’s likely you’ll have to travel for local site visits and client meetings. If you work for a global manufacturer or consultancy you may have to travel overseas.
As most of your work will be done in offices and labs, working from home is rare.
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