The Best Industries for Chemical Engineers

In this video, I talk about the various industries you can work in as a chemical engineer.
Disclaimers:
1) Do your own research. I am by no means an expert. I have only worked in 3 different industries - the most reliable source is from someone who has actually worked in that industry.
2) There is no "best industry" - job openings are dependent on where you live, the economy, where you live, and what you are interested in.
3) Many job postings can be filled by various engineering disciplines. E.g. I was interviewed for a Controls and Automation role that was usually for Electrical Engineers but due to my experiences, I was seen as a good fit.
🕐 Timestamps
0:00 Which To Choose?
1:11 Advice for Students
2:46 Honourable Mentions
3:03 Industries
13:50 Final Thoughts
VIDEO INFO:
How to get a job in any of these industries (in order of importance)
1. Internship experience (relevant/non-relevant) trumps everything
2. Get involved in relevant research at your university
3. Leverage self guided/course projects that are relevant to the posting
4. Browse job postings and make a list of the skills that are relevant and learn them on your own
Honourable Mentions: Solar, hydrogen, aerospace, nuclear, cement
Mentioned in the video:
Pulp and Paper Trends linchpinseo.com/trends-pulp-a...
Cost of Developing New Drugs www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/ne....
Pharma market share www.statista.com/statistics/2...
Advice to get into semiconductor industry / question_for_chemical_...
Oil and gas trends www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages...
US energy consumption www.eia.gov/energyexplained/u....
Electric Vehicle Market Size www.alliedmarketresearch.com/...
Plastics Info theintercept.com/2019/07/20/p...
I’d also like to start interviewing more chemical engineers on the channel, so if you’re an engineer with anywhere from 5+ years of experience in traditional or non traditional chemical engineering career paths please get in touch with me at [e-mail]
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Disclaimers: 1) Do your own research. I am by no means an expert. I have only worked in 3 different industries - the most reliable source is from someone who has actually worked in that industry. 2) There is no "best industry" - job openings are dependent on where you live, the economy, where you live, and what you are interested in. 3) Many job postings can be filled by various engineering disciplines. E.g. I was interviewed for a Controls and Automation role that was usually for Electrical Engineers but due to my experiences, I was seen as a good fit. I’d also like to start interviewing more chemical engineers on the channel, so if you’re an engineer with anywhere from 5+ years of experience in traditional or non traditional chemical engineering career paths please get in touch with me at [e-mail]

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What are those 3 industries for which you have worked??

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@@z004siddeshgupta3 pulp and paper, food and beverage, energy

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dont know much about chemical engineering in the UK sorry

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Glad you enjoyed! Why did you choose Polymer Engineering?

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@@shawn.builds Wasn't able to make the cut in ChE at my versity. Isn't Polymer Engg a ChE sister branch?

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Great video! I am currently a first year ChemE student ( I hope I will survive!) and I'm expecting for more videos about our chosen field. Your videos helps me a lot to keep going despite of my setbacks. May I just ask, Is ChemE in demand in Canada? Or is there a high probability that Canada will accept foreign Engr. for work? I am hoping to work there soon, HOPING. Thank You!

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It’s region dependent but in Alberta/Ontario it’s pretty good. Also if you’re ok to live in more rural areas there will always be a job for you.

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@@shawn.builds Thanks man! Is it necessary to have an experience first right? Before working in foreign country like Canada? Thank You! have a great day ahead!

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Really appreciated. Im doing bachelor of chemical engineering. Can you give a suggestion on how could I continue my journey after graduate. I could like to continue my career in pharmaceutical. Thank you for your sharing so far. Thank you

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Very informative and motivating video. Currently studying my masters in Germany and the past few days I did some more research about the job opportunities. I plan to get into the oil and gas industry! Do you have any tips which tools I could learn to get prepared for my job entry? Im dealing with Aspen and want to learn python aswell. Thank you very much. You just got a new sub :D

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aspen plus and python are great! tbh your best bet is to have internship/extracurricular experience, but if not, try to do some aspen/python projects related to oil and gas... i've never worked in oil and gas so i honestly have a limited perspective on this. if you join the discord channel, you'll also get to ask more ppl about this!

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Very informative video thanks! I have a question as you got the chance to work in three different industries.. what helped you into getting these jobs? Like did you take certificates from online and/or in person courses? If you have any tips to make a good resume tell us please😊

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The first internship I got required almost no experience, I just talked about my school projects. The second and third internships I got based on that first work experience, as well as other school projects and design teams that I was a part of. The best resume tip I can give you is to take lots of internships, do research or join student teams because those are the things that really shine on a resume, not online courses or certificates

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Usually your capstone professors should help you with this, either you can do something yourself or reach out to industries for ideas

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Nice vid! I’m just curious, as an asian chemical engineer, do you find it difficult to work in western country? (Considering the possible discriminations and competitive enviroment)

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Great question! I have been in work places that weren’t always the most diverse but I’ve never been discriminated. I live in Canada which is a little more accepting of different cultures than our neighbour down south I think :)

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Can process/chemical engineers work as accountants? I just did course on process economics, evaluation of projects /proposal and their economic feasibility. If possible, can you provide some insight about type of industry. Thank you for the content you create, it is very helpful.

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Skills in cranking out Videos and podcasts will be most useful for chemical companies, public utilities and the like. Having a degree in engineering makes you credible. Sincerly. Jakob Eriksen.

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Very Ecstatic sir..May I know what is your work in the field of chemical engineering?

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process development in the hydrogen industry

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Can you please suggest some good specialization areas for ms in chemical engineering in usa ?

[@shawn.builds]

not sure honestly, haven't done my masters

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Hello.. I m a final year Chemical Engineering student.. How can i find job? Like what is the procedure to reach out the industries for seeking job?

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check out my playlist "student tips"

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How about batteries, i think that’s pretty good, and waste treatment and energy should be a hot pot as well

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Yup! Can never go wrong with those

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Hi bro I am a chemical engineer with 2 years experience as a junior manager in steel industry. After that i started doing my own business in ceramic tile field. Now i want to restart my chemical engineering career.. how can i restart after having a career gap of 8 years ?

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im not sure, maybe talk to a career counsellor

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Hello sir!......am studying in final year........remain 2 months am complete my B.Tech degree , I don’t know what to do next ??? Am like to join and learn petroleum and refining ???? Give u comments!!!!!

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internships!

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I am first year chemical engineering student.so, which online courses suitable for this year and upcoming years

[@shawn.builds]

Umm not sure on that sorry haha I graduated already. Probably electives are better online tho

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Thank you sir

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But Process Engineers are the closest that you would get to a Chemical Engineer since it entails a lot of Mathematics and Physics knowledge and you apply it in the real world like eg. Paint manufacturing plant.

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what was ur final year project on ?

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direct air CCS and water purification plant

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@@shawn.builds nice... I want to go into pharmaceutical.. what would you prefer I could do, any of your options ?

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@@dhruvp246 im sure any pharmaceutical production plant would be a great add to your resume. im not familiar with the industry so idk much sorry!

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