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Chemical Engineer
Applies the principles of chemistry and engineering to solve problems involving the production or use of chemicals. Develops new ways to make chemicals and related products. Designs equipment and develops processes for manufacturing chemicals. Plans and tests methods of manufacturing chemical products, and supervises production. Helps design, build, and operate plants that use or process chemicals. Must have a knowledge of chemistry, physics, and mechanical and electrical engineering. Often specializes in one area such as pollution control, heat transfer, or the production of certain types of products such as plastics or drugs. Uses computers to record and analyze data. May use computer-aided design systems to produce and analyze designs. Writes technical or research reports. May teach or do research.
Career Profiles
There is 1 career professional currently listed with this occupation.The STC occupation descriptions are taken from the Choices software. Choices was created by Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC). HRDC is the registered owner and Bridges.com Inc. is a registered user of the trademark Choices. The Iowa Center for Career and Occupational Resources (ICCOR) is the holder of the statewide license for distribution of Choices products in the State of Iowa.
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