Chemical / Process Engineer
Designs and runs the processes that turn raw materials into fuels, medicines and food at scale.
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- Typical pay
- €32k–€65k
- Usual education
- Degree
- Outlook
- Good, especially in pharma, hydrogen, batteries and food processing.
A day in the life
Reviewing plant data, adjusting a process parameter, then a safety review of a proposed change.
Ways in
- Chemical engineering degree
- Plant graduate scheme
- Process operator then degree
What to study at 16
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Spain
Bachillerato de Ciencias y Tecnología
Portugal
Ciências e Tecnologias
France
Bac général — spécialités
Germany
Oberstufe — Leistungskurse
Italy
Liceo scientifico
Netherlands
Profiel Natuur & Techniek
Exams you'll need
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Best courses to take
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BEng Chemical & Process Engineering
Turning chemistry into safe, large-scale industrial processes.
Look for programmes with a plant placement year.
Helpful school subjects: Process design, Reaction engineering, Safety, Thermodynamics