There are over 92,000+ employment opportunities for process engineers worldwide posted on LinkedIn Indeed Google Glassdoor TODAY. You might be wondering what exactly would be a process engineer. Some people even question the similarities and differences between a chemical and a process engineer.
Let me try and break it down for you :
Chemical Engineering: The scope of this section of engineering addresses the design, optimization, and operation of processes that involve the transformation or manipulation of materials on a molecular or atomic scale. Including chemical reactions, separations, and material synthesis.
Applications: Chemical engineers can work in a variety of industries namely, chemical manufacturing, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, oil and gas and other industries that involve transformation of one material to another.
Process Engineering: Process engineering is a broader field in which the design, operation and optimization of processes are not only limited to chemical transformations. Their target focus is improving efficiency, safety, and reliability in the production of goods and services. Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, and Chemical can all work as Process Engineers.
Applications: Chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, beverages, automotive, aerospace and design, environmental and renewable energy industries.
Where do you fit in?
If you are trying to determine where you fit, consider your interests and career goals:
If you are particularly interested in molecular-level processes, chemical reactions, and the production of specific chemicals or materials, you might find a better fit in chemical engineering.
If you are interested in a broader range of processes, including those in various industries beyond chemicals, and you enjoy optimizing overall systems, then process engineering might be a better fit.
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Process Engineer [Lithium Ion Battery - 18650]
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