Chemical engineer

Also known as

Biochemical engineer, process engineer, food processing engineer, petrochemical engineer, pharmaceutical engineer, chemical development technologist, chemical engineering technician

AUT programmes

• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
• Study Food Science - Bachelor of Science

Work environment

• 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

Typical 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

Salary information

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Further study options

• Master of Engineering