Energy Sector is the future brother , without proper transition from O&G to Green energy, everything is doomed, so you're on right track, and energy sector is never going down no matter whatever happens, it is the true essence of moder civilization
I graduated 7 years ago from ChemE, its all true, at least in Mexico its dificult to find a really good place where you can use everything of your career. Nevertheless, you become so versatile that it is totally worth it.
If you’re looking for versatility, chemical engineering is not the best. Go for mechanical/electrical/industrial engineering. Chemical engineering is actually supposed to be a specialized type of engineering which means you get to do specific things that other engineering can’t do. So since there’s not much jobs out there for chemical engineering graduates to use and maximize their knowledge, I don’t think it’s worth pursuing unless you are really really passionate and have long dreamt of becoming a chemical engineer.
Here in UK, theres limited chemical based engineering opportunities even at the entry level. Simply too many graduates out there. But having a six months or a years experience can land a fairly relevant role. Mostly graduates end up in finance, teaching or a technician/operator...that being said I only took the degree as a challenge rather than a career path and happy to work in any technical setting!
YES, the UK is top countries being saturated... Lots of universities offering the degree, lots of great talent going from abroad, plus a mature industry that is not growing at fast pace (at least to the recent graduate demand).
@peace girl civils a good one. Theres alot of development going on. Youre best off doing an apprecticeship because youll find one more or less everywhere in England and it leaves you better off after graduation👍🏽
I think allot of it has the do with the rise of other engineering disciplines like Biomedical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Aerospace Engineering (mainly rocket propulsion), and Industrial Engineering & Management. High-school students that have an interest in chemistry and physics now have more degrees to choose from.
There were many indications in the industry, back as far as the 1970's, that the chemical engineering discipline was interested in broadening its usual scope. I think this started in Universities, where bioengineering, biomedical engineering, biochemical engineering became linked to chemical engineering. I think the reason was that innovation in the classical fields of ChE was waning. Not much really new going on in petrochemical, plastics, or refinery plants. Also, there is competition now for STEM students to enter sexier fields, like computer science, programming, new electronic devices, etc.
Great point my friend. Choosing graduation based on the present situation is a hard task because you will get the fruits only 3 or 5 years ahead. A good surfer get prepared before the wave forms 😅
Hi there, Carlos here from Ecuador. I'm a Colombian Chemical Engineer, graduated back in 2015 when the oil shares fall down; yes that was an ugly start. After THREE years struggling to get a job i finally landed here in Ecuador working for a private company doing EPC + precom-com + startup projects for oil&gas production facilities. I have to admit that the learning path have been exciting, this industry gives you a lot to learn. Now, considering all the points you said on this awesome video i agree the job market is hell, almost all the time i got rejected inmediatly although i have 4 years of exprience. Job promotions, never happening, you get stuck as process engineer. Too many varied degrees, absolutely, there is a ton of new and state of the art degrees that attract the attention of the students who are graduating from school. Computer science, i loved that you have touched this topic, personally i learned to programm by myself, i find very exciting to build your own projects right away on my pc and get experience, this experiences eventually could land me in a role as software engineer. Quite the opposite for ChemEngs, we can simulate whole plants in Hysys and we could become experts in simulations...but believe me, starting a whole plant is far from simulating it and it demands a lot of specific experience, and if you pretend to apply for a plant startup job, companies would not take your simulation experience in account, sorry. Good vibes: yes, we can iterate and become an engineer in a fiel-related environment, in my case o'm heavily convinced that software development could be a good compliment ( www.carlos-pinzon.com), each one have right to decide. Good luck to everyone and thank you for this video. PD: You could search for chemical engineer job postings and make comments, could be a good experiences for all of us, cheers.
Hey man, thanks for leaving a full comment and opinion, thanks for that! Yes process Engineering is kinda strange in that you may get stuck easily... And sure checking out some jobs in the market will be great
Im in my third year, and well, let's say that the reason why i choosed it was because i kinda didn't knew what to do with my life ( still don't know ) , so i closed my eyes and dragged my finger in the career list , then i stopped, opened my eyes and it was in chemical engineering , so yeah , i hope that everything goes well ...maybe...probably...
There are many students who are having a hard time because of COVID-19.I also want to help those who are interested in chemical engineering. Thank you for the good video.
Chemical engineering is cool, but the classes (as far as in my university is concerned) feel outdated and archaic which makes it feel stale. Well, i guess i dont like my university take on chemical engineering.
In my country (Brazil) chemical engineering is one of the the most popular engineering courses and the number of chemical engineering graduates grew over the years. The problem is: the number of jobs for chemical engineers didn't. So we have a lot of graduates unable to find a job within chemical engineering. Most people give up after a time.
@@aliceadv12 Yep, that is always an issue, tbh, sometimes you need to sacrifice your summer or even a semester to get these type of internships, they are worth it most of the time
And in Brazil, we have an industry with potential (or with a need) for growth... but we don't see as many opportunities and investments in that, so it's kinda discouraging to be a chemical engineer here
Actually i was in biotech before switching to chemE, and i can tell you there are way more jobs as a Chemical Engineer. Many time when they look for biotechnologist or biotech engineer they're basically looking for process engineers or industrial engineers, usually biotechnologists are used for lab work or research. I changed major because i love math and physics by the way :D, there is not so much math in biotech :/
True, but as time passes by, traditional chemical engineering jobs are now converting into more niche applications such as biotech, pharma, etc... But of course ChemE Jobss >> Biotech Jobs
@@ChemicalEngineeringGuy Yeah i was fooled by biotech because they told us it was "more practical", while 80% of exams were similar to biology... just more lab work :D I'm Loving chemE anyway :O
I'm about to graduate as a ChE next year and surprisingly, my batch has great numbers of students who took ChE as a course. I'm already a 3rd year and there are still 3 block sections in our department comprised of 135 students. I just hope we would be successful in our respective careers in the future.
I'm 3 semesters away from earning my ChemE in Nevada. If I could do it all over again I'd probably go Comp Sci or EE. That being said, ChemE is not BAD. Let's see how it goes once I start looking for a job.
Exactly the same as you my friend, class of 2023. I also kind of regret not doing CS as I’m taking a minor in it and find it both easier and more interesting, and it has way better job prospects
@@rightwerk I don't really like CS, but I dislike not having a job more. I actually enjoy ChemE quite a bit. I might end up acquiring some programming skills anyway, it would be foolish not to.
Good points. I love chemical engineering. And I will add that while there are certainly jobs available for environmental engineering, many environmental engineering programs seem less rigorous than chemical engineering in theory. As a result I would say if you truly want to innovate in the energy and chemical sector to solve many of the environmental problems we face today, chemical engineering is the way to go. Because to solve many of those problems, it takes one to know a lot of advanced thermodynamics, kinetics, and transport which is the basis of ChemE.
Very good video discussing a very real topic within the ChemE industry, so good job on that Emmanuel! I would have to say that the positives at the end of the video are often getting ignored, but it is very good that you have brought attention to them again 👍
I really appreciate that you addressed all this problems but it wont change my views to chemical engineering, I’m in love with the major even tho there is a-lot i dont know , i will fight for it and by the grace of god i will get a job !
True, one thing I did not mention is that... if you like the field... stick with it. Dont go for other majors that you dont like just because of the "employability" or the "popularity"
Really? I think many companies look forward for young female engineers... I would argue that maybe on more senior positions you will encounter that problem (not gettin promotions or better jobs)
I'm switching from Chemical to Software. I'm graduating with a degree in Chemical Engineering but a lack of opportunities for Chemical Engineers, no student groups and low pay is forcing me to switch to CompsSc. Your channel was great, I did well from your podcasts but I'm sorry there's practically low pay in this field and high in finance and coding. Forced to make a move
@@madhanchemical2079 if you're having less than 3 years of experience,then do some data analytics course or IT course.I personally don't see any future for chemical engineers in india.
@@madhanchemical2079 if you have more than 4 years of experience in hydrocarbon industry then they might consider you but it's very difficult.Even gulf countries also shifting towards IT industry.
Hey Manny, the thing is nowadays people prefer establishing either a business or doing something more fun. There has indeed been a decline & it's mainly because of the job market.
Yeah, influencer, coding or opening a business is now the golden rule, ChemE is decreasing in popularity but let's see how it goes in 5 years, if the trend keeps, then deffinrtively there is something urgent to do in the field OR salaries will get better hehe
Which option is better? a. Getting a job to gain experience after the Chem Engineering graduation b. Getting a higher level of education (masters or something like that) Considering that I'm from Ecuador and I have good grades (90/100 by now) Pd: sorry for my bad grammar, of course that improve my english skills is one of my objectives
In our country, Chemical Engineering is the least number of graduates of all types of engineering. Big chemical industry is not that boming here, so most ChE's ended up as chemical technicians or working on a lab scale.
that's indeed sad... unfortunately, most countries have a solid chemical engineering industry or infrastructure, but there are some that do not have it at all...
In my senior year, I just changed my major to chemical engineering. It is challenging, but so far, I am loving it. I am not sure about my career path, but I am interested in energy, especially in hydrogen fuel cell and battery vehicles. Can anyone recommend a good research journal or places to explore more on generating electricity or power from hydrogen or other sources?
Have you ever heard about the IME in Brazil ? it's a militar institute of engineering, that also offers chemical Engineering as a course of graduation, this course focuses more on the military area than chemical industries, but even so you are able to work in chemical industries with this formation. The selective process to join within the IME is widely known in Brazil as one of the hardest entrance exams, into a graduation course (but this is not any graduation course, is one of the best courses possible in Brazil, of course). But even for those Engineers who are from IME, great part of them will have to compete publicly in the job market, as well.
Job market is hell right now, due to pandemic situation its hard to find on-site plant jobs especially if you dont wanna go to quite a remote areas. And CS related jobs are flourishing because you can work from home.
It is breaking my heart that I give five years of my life to such an undervalued occupation. I was doing my graduate study and I have offered minimum wage as R&D engineer. That was it. I don't want to be a chemical engineer at thr moment. I am working as a consultant in tech industry now and trying to land a software developer job. I respect and value chemical engineering but it is not worth the effort.
Sorry to hear that! I would recommend you to be open for relocation or just take an entry level job for 6 months, then try to change jobs until you get a decent wage
I’m in year 5 of 6 (1 year of internship with a top professor). I honestly don’t recommend anyone major in ChemEng. Too much time invested with a poor output. Don’t get me wrong, an engineering degree is respected and useful but the job outlook is disappointing for traditional chemEng jobs. I will probably do a second degree in computer science
Hi, I have a very low CGPA between 2 & 2.5 ... And it's been 1.5 years since I'm studying Bachelor's in ChemE moreover I'm not getting the "feel" ... So now I'm thinking of joining a supposedly 'better' university for B.Sc. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or in Computer Science or Artificial Intelligence or in Engineering Sciences... There's almost a month in the entry test and I'm currently preparing for it and I haven't yet left my former institute because it is summer break and I can prepare for the entry test in this time... My current institute was also pretty famous but I didn't get to my expectations whereas the new institution I'm planning to go to is once ranked no 1 in my country by Times ...
Firstly, thanks for the video.ı would like to ask 2 questions. 1.What is the future of chemical engineering between 2022 and 2030? 2.Are there any good sides to study chemical engineering in 2022. Thanks.
Creo que Este problema es porque no Mucha Gente sabe lo que hace un ingeniero quimico. He visto muchas positiones para ingeniero de procesos que requiere saber de kinetica, reacciones y diseño de experimentos, scale up, pero aun asi llaman a ingenieros mecanicos. Muchos creen que somos quimicos
I'm in my third year of Chemical with Environmental Engineering. The fields i'm interested in cryogenic processes and process control. Hope I get to work in place I love.
Thats a fact , i think a nice route is approaching chemical engineer then computer science and not the other way ,because pc programs with such a feed from chem eng are really expensive.
True, but if you already know you want to go full tech, maybe going for Computer Sciences from the beggining will make more sense financially & timewise
hey I just graduated high school. I got offered a scholarship to study chemistry abroad but I'm thinking of turning it down to do chemE. I'm interested in both subjects. the reason I'm thinking of doing that is because I think chemE will open more doors and give me more opportunities for my future ambitions. I'm still kinda hesitant and scared if chemE isn't gonna give me what I think it will and if I'll lose the opportunity the scholarship gave me.
Hi, well ChemE is a solid major, for sure pays more than chemistry bachelors... But, ChemE is no longer what it used to be, it is over saturated and more importantly, many times you need to relocate to remote areas, if thats ok with you, then there is a high change you will land a nice job
Hi what do you think about doing a masters in ChmE and doing with emphasis in sustainability? I’m applying to masters programs which allows us to do research projects (in case I want to a phd later) and I’m struggling to choose between researching about rare earth element processing research and super capacitor research. Do you have any advice about what to do?
I just graduated highschool and was thinking about going into chem E because I love engineering and chemistry. thinking about a minor in some nuclear energy or reactor design. wondering what you think of this in the current job market of 2024? would going straight into nuclear engineering be a better option or would chem E be sufficient.
Hi there, well, tbh, not great... I would rather focus in some IT tools, maybe process integration, optimization or Databases, Big Data, etc... where are you located?
Chemical engineering is great for nanotechnology and I am 99.9% certain the rate of investment into nanoscience will rapidly increase. Plenty of jobs for chemeng the more research I do, like materials science in the superconductor/electronics industry. And speaking of comp sci, im thinking adding that as a minor to chemeng.
True, if you like research and materials, nanotech is great for you! Many ChemE are actually not that much into research or materials, that's one problem, but great for those like you!
Well... truth be told, it is hard, you need to be good at math and physics... If you are ok with that, then go for it... its just all about paying extra attention and doing the hard work (study)
I’m 2nd year ChemE. My class is now half the size it was when we started. But on the plus side, pretty much all of us got internships already. Good ‘ole supply and demand!
wow you must have a lot of time then, unfortunately i am also in second year and i completed 3 semesters in 1 year due to pandemic and would continue the same way till my 3rd year with 0 lab and practical experience
i'm 3 semester in chemiE in mexico city, jajaj your opinion of wanting to switch to something CS related is true in my case data science, great video for not doing it :)
@@ChemicalEngineeringGuy haha it is very magical haha molecules are very interesting. More than oil if you were to ask me. Great videos! Keep it up please!
I am a chemical engineer working in pharmaceutical company is this a good career option ?....what is growth rate in this field can you suggest some ideas how to enrich my skills
Im pretty sure pharma is here to stay for long! the more we live the more chemicals/pharma we will need... Ill focus in trying to move from a process engineering role to a more admin role such as marketing, sales, strategic planning, etc
The job market has to be the biggest reason. Only 10% of my graduate class ended up in a pure chemical/process engineering role. Most grads end up in finance, tech, project management or any ‘engineering’ title.
well, there are a LOT of things to do, wastewater treament, osmosis, purification, etc... May be lubricant station, reselling chemical products or equipment (i.e. pumps, gears, engines, motors, etc)
I'm currently in a petrochemical industry.. In production as a operation engineer with a year of experience.. But i really love to change to process engineering side but don't know how.. Any help?
your profile will be very valuable for any other company... production is important especially in petrochemicals, any other industry love to have experienced O&G engineers!
thats a good one! Overall --> chemical engineering is about converting raw materials and stuff into valuable products for society.... Petrochemicals are much more into a niche application of that, they are working with products from oil and gas alone (which are a lot, make no worries!)
@@ChemicalEngineeringGuy I major is Chemical Engineering with a specialization in Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, but I want to do Masters in Energy Sciences, will it be possible?
Great video. I'm in my 3rd year and I enjoy ChE a lot unfortunately in my country there aren't many jobs for most people so after graduation I want to do masters abroad and stay there.Which country would be best for it? Also I want to concentrate on renewable energy will this be a sane choice?
Hey , I wanted to apply for chemical engineering for graduation degree and was highly motivated for it , but after what I saw in comments and first half of the vedio , I am now confused ..... Help me out , should I go for it or not ?
Well, first thigs first, the degree is awesome and very versatile, you can end up in many areas. 2nd, it really depends on the industyr, region and type of jobs... it is hard right now for recent grads, but once you have 2-3 years experience it gets better. Also, I would recommend you to check out my content, see all comments so you can have a better understanding of all this!
I am doing my bachelor's in chemical engineering in Lithuania and I am confused if I should get a job after this degree or go straight for masters......does anyone have an opinion to what I should do?? If I should apply for jobs which country is the best to try? Please help.
@@ChemicalEngineeringGuy ok, because in Italy there is a specific degree in nuclear engineering. But, now, since nuclear is too specific, is only a master degree, in bachelor degree is energy engineering (it’s the same of mechanical Engineer). This bachelor is focused in production and generation of every kind form of energy
I'm finishing up my chemical engineering diploma in India and planning to do a top-up course in UK What sub should I take for. My top-up course or is it a bad decision
I really think is an awesome experience both: personal and academic/professional. It will help you set aside from other candidate, and you will be able to stay in the UK if possible/required
Holaaaa Me gustaría saber su opinión, me falta poco para elegir la carrera y quisiera saber si es mas conveniente un ChemE degree o MechE degree? Ambos llaman mi atención y realmente quisiera tomar una buena decisión
Hola, excelentes decisiones las dos, yo sinceramente escogeria la que mas te atraiga... ChemE es mucho mas diversa pero MechE tmb tiene muuuuchas areas donde puedes trabajar y acentuarte
ChemEng is difficult compared to MechEng...its also less broad compared to MechEng...I would go for a MechEng degree than chemical engineering because of it being broader overall...A MechEng graduate can do ChemEng work and the converse is not true...lol
way easier for MechEng... really whenever I see MechEngs they have a blast, they have a lot of jobs and its pretty easy to open shop. the only issue is the chemical part XD
@@ChemicalEngineeringGuy Could you please do a video comparing MechEng and ChemEng, and which one you think interested students should choose?..please!
I am from Pakistan. It's been 2 years since graduating in Chemical Engineering but still, I haven't been able to land a job. I got a CGPA of 3.68. Now I'm switching my field to IT. :(
I went to chemical engineering school in the 1980s. There have never been any jobs visible since then. I think the reason there are "no" jobs is that the professors don't know anything. You can't get a job if you can't contribute. Also there is a very strong socialist push against ChemE. The graduates have strong and diverse problem solving abilities. Some day there may be a great need for these skills.
hey there! true that we dont know that much into actual process engineering skills when we graduate, at least compared to other engineering degrees... Lets see if this changes!
As a process engineer in China, one thing I can say is that chemical engineer is one of the four least atttactive jobs in the market, rest are material science, environmental engineering, biology related stuff. These four require high amount of input (mostly overtime works), but offer low paycheck and limited career development. The main reason I think is we dont have much hot money in this field, compared to those internet companies, because most chemical companies are oligopoly, only they have capability to take very long ROI. So somehow the market is inactive (low competition), and from my observation we dont have that much of innovation in engineering technology, my company even used the technology from 80s, they dont risk that much in innovation.
Hey … how did you get a process engineering job..l’m currently a chemical engineering student in china doing my masters but l’m planning to work here in china so l’m just curious as to how you got the job
Yep, its a top paid degree... The problem is that it is typically skewed towards older engineers, i.e. they earn like 150-200K and will unbalance the average for recent grads
I’m in my 3rd year of Chemical Engineering with a minor in energy. The timing is great because I was so close to giving up, thank you. 🙏
Don't! Energy is definetively something growing FAST !
Energy Sector is the future brother , without proper transition from O&G to Green energy, everything is doomed, so you're on right track, and energy sector is never going down no matter whatever happens, it is the true essence of moder civilization
I graduated 7 years ago from ChemE, its all true, at least in Mexico its dificult to find a really good place where you can use everything of your career. Nevertheless, you become so versatile that it is totally worth it.
True, its relatively ok to be a process/Chemical engineer in Mexico. Although many other options are arising such as Biotech, Pharma, Nano, etc
If you’re looking for versatility, chemical engineering is not the best. Go for mechanical/electrical/industrial engineering. Chemical engineering is actually supposed to be a specialized type of engineering which means you get to do specific things that other engineering can’t do. So since there’s not much jobs out there for chemical engineering graduates to use and maximize their knowledge, I don’t think it’s worth pursuing unless you are really really passionate and have long dreamt of becoming a chemical engineer.
Impeccable timing. I just graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering.
Don't worry, you'll be fine. This video doesn't mean there isn't a demand. Good luck. 👍
Exactly, although it may be hard, the is a Need for lots of ChrmE
Same 😂
Same😂 just got hired as an instrumentation and controls engineer
Thanks for checking comments. Seems like we chemical engineers needs a common platform to discuss on daily basis. #Together4betterTommorow
For sure, always looking forward to share and discuss ChemE topics with other fellow ChemE
I'm glad to see the chem eng community has found this space to share experiences!
yep, lets share our stories and gather to form a community
Here in UK, theres limited chemical based engineering opportunities even at the entry level. Simply too many graduates out there. But having a six months or a years experience can land a fairly relevant role. Mostly graduates end up in finance, teaching or a technician/operator...that being said I only took the degree as a challenge rather than a career path and happy to work in any technical setting!
YES, the UK is top countries being saturated... Lots of universities offering the degree, lots of great talent going from abroad, plus a mature industry that is not growing at fast pace (at least to the recent graduate demand).
@peace girl civils a good one. Theres alot of development going on. Youre best off doing an apprecticeship because youll find one more or less everywhere in England and it leaves you better off after graduation👍🏽
I think allot of it has the do with the rise of other engineering disciplines like Biomedical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Aerospace Engineering (mainly rocket propulsion), and Industrial Engineering & Management. High-school students that have an interest in chemistry and physics now have more degrees to choose from.
True, more offer on specialized degrees makes less ppl going for ChemE
There were many indications in the industry, back as far as the 1970's, that the chemical engineering discipline was interested in broadening its usual scope. I think this started in Universities, where bioengineering, biomedical engineering, biochemical engineering became linked to chemical engineering. I think the reason was that innovation in the classical fields of ChE was waning. Not much really new going on in petrochemical, plastics, or refinery plants.
Also, there is competition now for STEM students to enter sexier fields, like computer science, programming, new electronic devices, etc.
Never thought about that, seems interesting... And yes, lots of great STEM alternatives out there
Great point my friend. Choosing graduation based on the present situation is a hard task because you will get the fruits only 3 or 5 years ahead. A good surfer get prepared before the wave forms 😅
true... the world is pretty crazy now a days
Hi there, Carlos here from Ecuador. I'm a Colombian Chemical Engineer, graduated back in 2015 when the oil shares fall down; yes that was an ugly start. After THREE years struggling to get a job i finally landed here in Ecuador working for a private company doing EPC + precom-com + startup projects for oil&gas production facilities. I have to admit that the learning path have been exciting, this industry gives you a lot to learn.
Now, considering all the points you said on this awesome video i agree the job market is hell, almost all the time i got rejected inmediatly although i have 4 years of exprience.
Job promotions, never happening, you get stuck as process engineer.
Too many varied degrees, absolutely, there is a ton of new and state of the art degrees that attract the attention of the students who are graduating from school.
Computer science, i loved that you have touched this topic, personally i learned to programm by myself, i find very exciting to build your own projects right away on my pc and get experience, this experiences eventually could land me in a role as software engineer. Quite the opposite for ChemEngs, we can simulate whole plants in Hysys and we could become experts in simulations...but believe me, starting a whole plant is far from simulating it and it demands a lot of specific experience, and if you pretend to apply for a plant startup job, companies would not take your simulation experience in account, sorry.
Good vibes: yes, we can iterate and become an engineer in a fiel-related environment, in my case o'm heavily convinced that software development could be a good compliment ( www.carlos-pinzon.com), each one have right to decide.
Good luck to everyone and thank you for this video.
PD: You could search for chemical engineer job postings and make comments, could be a good experiences for all of us, cheers.
Hey man, thanks for leaving a full comment and opinion, thanks for that! Yes process Engineering is kinda strange in that you may get stuck easily... And sure checking out some jobs in the market will be great
One thing I love about Chemical Engineering Guy is that he reads EVERY comment, and usually comments on that. Much respect.
True, for this one I took 12 days, but I did read it :)
Im in my third year, and well, let's say that the reason why i choosed it was because i kinda didn't knew what to do with my life ( still don't know ) , so i closed my eyes and dragged my finger in the career list , then i stopped, opened my eyes and it was in chemical engineering , so yeah , i hope that everything goes well ...maybe...probably...
well, lets hope for the best!
There are many students who are having a hard time because of COVID-19.I also want to help those who are interested in chemical engineering. Thank you for the good video.
true, covid is not helpin, but this issue has come to my attention long before covid
What are you doing to help who are interested in chemical engineering?
Chemical engineering is cool, but the classes (as far as in my university is concerned) feel outdated and archaic which makes it feel stale. Well, i guess i dont like my university take on chemical engineering.
True, Ill be working on a video on that (the gap between academia and industry) stay tuned!
In my country (Brazil) chemical engineering is one of the the most popular engineering courses and the number of chemical engineering graduates grew over the years. The problem is: the number of jobs for chemical engineers didn't. So we have a lot of graduates unable to find a job within chemical engineering. Most people give up after a time.
Exactly, this is what happen with most countries... Lotta of popularity, the jobs decreased. It's like a wabe
And some can't get an internship. How are we going to get a Junior without an internship？
@@aliceadv12 Yep, that is always an issue, tbh, sometimes you need to sacrifice your summer or even a semester to get these type of internships, they are worth it most of the time
@@ChemicalEngineeringGuy i am from india and same here too
And in Brazil, we have an industry with potential (or with a need) for growth... but we don't see as many opportunities and investments in that, so it's kinda discouraging to be a chemical engineer here
Actually i was in biotech before switching to chemE, and i can tell you there are way more jobs as a Chemical Engineer. Many time when they look for biotechnologist or biotech engineer they're basically looking for process engineers or industrial engineers, usually biotechnologists are used for lab work or research.
I changed major because i love math and physics by the way :D, there is not so much math in biotech :/
True, but as time passes by, traditional chemical engineering jobs are now converting into more niche applications such as biotech, pharma, etc... But of course ChemE Jobss >> Biotech Jobs
@@ChemicalEngineeringGuy Yeah i was fooled by biotech because they told us it was "more practical", while 80% of exams were similar to biology... just more lab work :D
I'm Loving chemE anyway :O
I'm about to graduate as a ChE next year and surprisingly, my batch has great numbers of students who took ChE as a course. I'm already a 3rd year and there are still 3 block sections in our department comprised of 135 students. I just hope we would be successful in our respective careers in the future.
thats great news, where are you from?
@@ChemicalEngineeringGuy I'm from the Philippines ^^
I'm 3 semesters away from earning my ChemE in Nevada. If I could do it all over again I'd probably go Comp Sci or EE. That being said, ChemE is not BAD. Let's see how it goes once I start looking for a job.
Exactly the same as you my friend, class of 2023. I also kind of regret not doing CS as I’m taking a minor in it and find it both easier and more interesting, and it has way better job prospects
@@rightwerk I don't really like CS, but I dislike not having a job more. I actually enjoy ChemE quite a bit. I might end up acquiring some programming skills anyway, it would be foolish not to.
that's a classic, unfortunately, right now, CS is way better for entrepreneurs, freelancers, full time jobs, etc!
Believe me, once you get a job you hate, you will not think like this XD
Good points. I love chemical engineering. And I will add that while there are certainly jobs available for environmental engineering, many environmental engineering programs seem less rigorous than chemical engineering in theory. As a result I would say if you truly want to innovate in the energy and chemical sector to solve many of the environmental problems we face today, chemical engineering is the way to go. Because to solve many of those problems, it takes one to know a lot of advanced thermodynamics, kinetics, and transport which is the basis of ChemE.
yes, most environmental problems will be tackled by ChemE, MechE, CivilE, and environmentalE
EE too. Solar cells
I'm graduating this summer. Nice video, keep on with the great content.
Thats great news Emilio, Im happy for you, hopefully you land a nice job ;)
Very good video discussing a very real topic within the ChemE industry, so good job on that Emmanuel! I would have to say that the positives at the end of the video are often getting ignored, but it is very good that you have brought attention to them again 👍
Indeed my friend... Tbh it is good news for newly grads since less competition there will be xD
I really appreciate that you addressed all this problems but it wont change my views to chemical engineering, I’m in love with the major even tho there is a-lot i dont know , i will fight for it and by the grace of god i will get a job !
True, one thing I did not mention is that... if you like the field... stick with it. Dont go for other majors that you dont like just because of the "employability" or the "popularity"
@@ChemicalEngineeringGuy Good that you mentioned it and i will stick with it until i die 😔
Decrease in popularity is good for the graduates as there'll be more demand for them
Indeed.... small secret XD
This is my 5th years in chemE. I just wanna say that isnt easy to graduate from this major and sometime its hard for woman to get job (":
Really? I think many companies look forward for young female engineers... I would argue that maybe on more senior positions you will encounter that problem (not gettin promotions or better jobs)
I am waiting for my graduation this March!! Goodluck future chemical engineers 💚💚💚
good luck to you too! let us know how it goes!
I'm switching from Chemical to Software.
I'm graduating with a degree in Chemical Engineering but a lack of opportunities for Chemical Engineers, no student groups and low pay is forcing me to switch to CompsSc.
Your channel was great, I did well from your podcasts but I'm sorry there's practically low pay in this field and high in finance and coding. Forced to make a move
True, unfortunately, it really depends a lot on landing that first job...
In india,after 4 years of experience in production or process, company pays less than 300$ per month.
How can we move forward with this 😟
@@madhanchemical2079 if you're having less than 3 years of experience,then do some data analytics course or IT course.I personally don't see any future for chemical engineers in india.
Got 3 years experience
Shall we get abroad jobs
@@madhanchemical2079 if you have more than 4 years of experience in hydrocarbon industry then they might consider you but it's very difficult.Even gulf countries also shifting towards IT industry.
Hey Manny, the thing is nowadays people prefer establishing either a business or doing something more fun. There has indeed been a decline & it's mainly because of the job market.
Yeah, influencer, coding or opening a business is now the golden rule, ChemE is decreasing in popularity but let's see how it goes in 5 years, if the trend keeps, then deffinrtively there is something urgent to do in the field OR salaries will get better hehe
@@ChemicalEngineeringGuy Let's see :D
Which option is better?
a. Getting a job to gain experience after the Chem Engineering graduation
b. Getting a higher level of education (masters or something like that)
Considering that I'm from Ecuador and I have good grades (90/100 by now)
Pd: sorry for my bad grammar, of course that improve my english skills is one of my objectives
No worries, I have a video on that, check it out!!
@@ChemicalEngineeringGuy I'll do, thanks
In our country, Chemical Engineering is the least number of graduates of all types of engineering. Big chemical industry is not that boming here, so most ChE's ended up as chemical technicians or working on a lab scale.
that's indeed sad... unfortunately, most countries have a solid chemical engineering industry or infrastructure, but there are some that do not have it at all...
In my senior year, I just changed my major to chemical engineering. It is challenging, but so far, I am loving it.
I am not sure about my career path, but I am interested in energy, especially in hydrogen fuel cell and battery vehicles. Can anyone recommend a good research journal or places to explore more on generating electricity or power from hydrogen or other sources?
I would start following relevant ppl in linkedin, researchgate.net and get some aiche free articles on this issue
Have you ever heard about the IME in Brazil ? it's a militar institute of engineering, that also offers chemical Engineering as a course of graduation, this course focuses more on the military area than chemical industries, but even so you are able to work in chemical industries with this formation. The selective process to join within the IME is widely known in Brazil as one of the hardest entrance exams, into a graduation course (but this is not any graduation course, is one of the best courses possible in Brazil, of course). But even for those Engineers who are from IME, great part of them will have to compete publicly in the job market, as well.
yes, ive heard about it but not quite familiar with it. Brazil industry is booming, but there are also lots of engineer graduating!
Even if you major in computer science or medical field. You will suffer to find a job easily. It is all about the luck and networking.
Yeah, but if you compare to science or tech degree not quite
Job market is hell right now, due to pandemic situation its hard to find on-site plant jobs especially if you dont wanna go to quite a remote areas. And CS related jobs are flourishing because you can work from home.
Exactly. That's why Tech Jobs are stealing potential ChemEngineers!
Many thanks for your efforts, friend!
thanks majed! for all the support given!
It is breaking my heart that I give five years of my life to such an undervalued occupation.
I was doing my graduate study and I have offered minimum wage as R&D engineer.
That was it. I don't want to be a chemical engineer at thr moment.
I am working as a consultant in tech industry now and trying to land a software developer job.
I respect and value chemical engineering but it is not worth the effort.
Sorry to hear that! I would recommend you to be open for relocation or just take an entry level job for 6 months, then try to change jobs until you get a decent wage
I’m in year 5 of 6 (1 year of internship with a top professor). I honestly don’t recommend anyone major in ChemEng. Too much time invested with a poor output. Don’t get me wrong, an engineering degree is respected and useful but the job outlook is disappointing for traditional chemEng jobs. I will probably do a second degree in computer science
true, where are you from? and where are you applying?
@@ChemicalEngineeringGuy Canada; west coast
Hi, I have a very low CGPA between 2 & 2.5 ... And it's been 1.5 years since I'm studying Bachelor's in ChemE moreover I'm not getting the "feel" ... So now I'm thinking of joining a supposedly 'better' university for B.Sc. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or in Computer Science or Artificial Intelligence or in Engineering Sciences... There's almost a month in the entry test and I'm currently preparing for it and I haven't yet left my former institute because it is summer break and I can prepare for the entry test in this time... My current institute was also pretty famous but I didn't get to my expectations whereas the new institution I'm planning to go to is once ranked no 1 in my country by Times ...
I see... this is totally understandable.. Best wishes in your new path if you go for MechEng or AI
Firstly, thanks for the video.ı would like to ask 2 questions. 1.What is the future of chemical engineering between 2022 and 2030? 2.Are there any good sides to study chemical engineering in 2022. Thanks.
I'll do a video on that soon! Stay tuned
Creo que Este problema es porque no Mucha Gente sabe lo que hace un ingeniero quimico. He visto muchas positiones para ingeniero de procesos que requiere saber de kinetica, reacciones y diseño de experimentos, scale up, pero aun asi llaman a ingenieros mecanicos. Muchos creen que somos quimicos
True!
Negativity to Positivity ❤️
XD truly its a great time to be a ChemE
current second year cheme, really appreciate this video just subscribed to your channel
Thanks for subb! Always welcome to have more fellow ChemE, enjoy your bachelor!
I'm in my third year of Chemical with Environmental Engineering. The fields i'm interested in cryogenic processes and process control. Hope I get to work in place I love.
Sounds promising. Good luck!
Thats a fact , i think a nice route is approaching chemical engineer then computer science and not the other way ,because pc programs with such a feed from chem eng are really expensive.
True, but if you already know you want to go full tech, maybe going for Computer Sciences from the beggining will make more sense financially & timewise
Thanks for the heads up. Great content.
Always looking forward to bring value... under Ecce's Blessing
hey I just graduated high school. I got offered a scholarship to study chemistry abroad but I'm thinking of turning it down to do chemE. I'm interested in both subjects. the reason I'm thinking of doing that is because I think chemE will open more doors and give me more opportunities for my future ambitions. I'm still kinda hesitant and scared if chemE isn't gonna give me what I think it will and if I'll lose the opportunity the scholarship gave me.
Hi, well ChemE is a solid major, for sure pays more than chemistry bachelors... But, ChemE is no longer what it used to be, it is over saturated and more importantly, many times you need to relocate to remote areas, if thats ok with you, then there is a high change you will land a nice job
Looking on the bright side, there will be more work for us chemical engineers!!
exactly my thought... no matter if the field is not popular, the work required IS
Hi what do you think about doing a masters in ChmE and doing with emphasis in sustainability? I’m applying to masters programs which allows us to do research projects (in case I want to a phd later) and I’m struggling to choose between researching about rare earth element processing research and super capacitor research. Do you have any advice about what to do?
Totally worth it. Rare Earth Metals are growing in demand, lots of tech requires it!
I just graduated highschool and was thinking about going into chem E because I love engineering and chemistry. thinking about a minor in some nuclear energy or reactor design. wondering what you think of this in the current job market of 2024? would going straight into nuclear engineering be a better option or would chem E be sufficient.
Hi there, well, tbh, not great... I would rather focus in some IT tools, maybe process integration, optimization or Databases, Big Data, etc... where are you located?
I got chemical engineering and civil engineering but didn't know about chem E. Should I be regret now taking civil engineering ?
not really, if you like it, both are great engineering degrees!
Chemical engineering is great for nanotechnology and I am 99.9% certain the rate of investment into nanoscience will rapidly increase. Plenty of jobs for chemeng the more research I do, like materials science in the superconductor/electronics industry. And speaking of comp sci, im thinking adding that as a minor to chemeng.
True, if you like research and materials, nanotech is great for you! Many ChemE are actually not that much into research or materials, that's one problem, but great for those like you!
Process Control is an option too!
indeed, and it is hot and growing!
You have to have realistic expectations to stay in this field. Very interesting work, but you have to find a niche. Rare earth metal recovery
True, niches will have better field of work, besides have lower amount of competition
What about polymer engineering 🤣. I will graduate in 3 months
Still great, especially if you are into sustainable or green polymers
I really wanted to take chemical engineering but it is the toughest engineering course and that's why i am scared and confused what should i do
Well... truth be told, it is hard, you need to be good at math and physics... If you are ok with that, then go for it... its just all about paying extra attention and doing the hard work (study)
I’m 2nd year ChemE. My class is now half the size it was when we started. But on the plus side, pretty much all of us got internships already. Good ‘ole supply and demand!
wow you must have a lot of time then, unfortunately i am also in second year and i completed 3 semesters in 1 year due to pandemic and would continue the same way till my 3rd year with 0 lab and practical experience
dropping is normal, the problem is when it is excesive dropping or overall decrease in graduates
I'll take my last semester on March and we are only 4 out of 52 compared when we started
@@pedrovillarroel990 Well regardless I love this major…plus we’re gonna all make bank together
@@carlk3774 where are you currently studying?
i'm 3 semester in chemiE in mexico city, jajaj your opinion of wanting to switch to something CS related is true in my case data science, great video for not doing it :)
yep, its normal my friend, and yes it is ok to change if you reallywant it, just ensure to be in the field that you want to be
I am a chemical engineering graduate I got placed in both core and IT company which one I can choose for career?
The one you prefer.. Truly you should not follow career paths that will end up in places you don't want to
I am going for a path much more bioengineering focused. Hopefully, that turns out great, the pharmeceutical field goes better with me. Cheers
great! bio is awesome, lots of magic going on there
@@ChemicalEngineeringGuy haha it is very magical haha molecules are very interesting. More than oil if you were to ask me. Great videos! Keep it up please!
No positivity, this guy demotivated me very much.
Just the harsh truth!
I am a chemical engineer working in pharmaceutical company is this a good career option ?....what is growth rate in this field can you suggest some ideas how to enrich my skills
Im pretty sure pharma is here to stay for long! the more we live the more chemicals/pharma we will need... Ill focus in trying to move from a process engineering role to a more admin role such as marketing, sales, strategic planning, etc
@@ChemicalEngineeringGuy can you please suggest the role which is good for chemical engineers
The job market has to be the biggest reason. Only 10% of my graduate class ended up in a pure chemical/process engineering role. Most grads end up in finance, tech, project management or any ‘engineering’ title.
Yeah, deffinrtively one reason. But tbh, most students don't think that much about that when selecting their bachelors
I’m in my 1st year of chemical engineering 🙂
Good luck, enjoy your journey
Switch out while you can
Sir I'm graduated chemical last year preparing for gate PSU jobs that doesn't work for ne me please suggest me something for job and upskill myself
Work on improving your soft skills, presentation skills, communication, leadership, interaction, team building etc
I complete my chemical engineering top govt. College but I don't find nothing, so I star my career for preparing Govt. Vacancy
good luck my friend! Lets hope for the best!
I will graduate After 3 months in PetroChemistry
nice! how is the job panorama lookin?
What kind of Chemical Engineering business can I have with initiall capital of 25000 dollars in Africa/Ethiopia?
well, there are a LOT of things to do, wastewater treament, osmosis, purification, etc... May be lubricant station, reselling chemical products or equipment (i.e. pumps, gears, engines, motors, etc)
I'm graduating as Chemical Engineer after a month.
Do you have a job already?
@@ChemicalEngineeringGuy joining PhD
I'm currently in a petrochemical industry.. In production as a operation engineer with a year of experience.. But i really love to change to process engineering side but don't know how.. Any help?
your profile will be very valuable for any other company... production is important especially in petrochemicals, any other industry love to have experienced O&G engineers!
@@ChemicalEngineeringGuy thanks man! But my interest from starting is towards process engg side and i cant know how to shift
I wish their were more available jobs in the city rather than rural.
the dream XD
What is the difference between chemical engineering and petrochemical engineering? Please?
thats a good one! Overall --> chemical engineering is about converting raw materials and stuff into valuable products for society.... Petrochemicals are much more into a niche application of that, they are working with products from oil and gas alone (which are a lot, make no worries!)
I am looking forward to do MS from a University of USA, mayb in 2024-2025, any suggestions?
sounds great... be more specific on your MSc so ppl can advise more properly
@@ChemicalEngineeringGuy I major is Chemical Engineering with a specialization in Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, but I want to do Masters in Energy Sciences, will it be possible?
in iraq (my country) you nedd to have your degree grad 95% to enter chemical engineering university 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
i want to get this grade i'm 12th💔
You can do it! just work for it!
@@ChemicalEngineeringGuy i'll do it ❤️
Great video. I'm in my 3rd year and I enjoy ChE a lot unfortunately in my country there aren't many jobs for most people so after graduation I want to do masters abroad and stay there.Which country would be best for it? Also I want to concentrate on renewable energy will this be a sane choice?
germany, netherlands, denmark, france are good places to start, friendly to students (foreign). Also the US but may be expensive
@@ChemicalEngineeringGuy Thanks a lot
Hey , I wanted to apply for chemical engineering for graduation degree and was highly motivated for it , but after what I saw in comments and first half of the vedio , I am now confused ..... Help me out , should I go for it or not ?
Well, first thigs first, the degree is awesome and very versatile, you can end up in many areas. 2nd, it really depends on the industyr, region and type of jobs... it is hard right now for recent grads, but once you have 2-3 years experience it gets better. Also, I would recommend you to check out my content, see all comments so you can have a better understanding of all this!
I am doing my bachelor's in chemical engineering in Lithuania and I am confused if I should get a job after this degree or go straight for masters......does anyone have an opinion to what I should do?? If I should apply for jobs which country is the best to try? Please help.
I have a video on that, check it out!
In USA does it exist a degree (bachelor and master) in nuclear engineering?
not pretty sure, my best guess will be that either as a chemist focused in nuclear research OR a master degree... Maybe in military school..
@@ChemicalEngineeringGuy ok, because in Italy there is a specific degree in nuclear engineering. But, now, since nuclear is too specific, is only a master degree, in bachelor degree is energy engineering (it’s the same of mechanical Engineer). This bachelor is focused in production and generation of every kind form of energy
I'm finishing up my chemical engineering diploma in India and planning to do a top-up course in UK
What sub should I take for. My top-up course or is it a bad decision
I really think is an awesome experience both: personal and academic/professional. It will help you set aside from other candidate, and you will be able to stay in the UK if possible/required
Will be there any need of chemical engineers in future? Cause im in 12th now and about to take che engineering
pretty sure yeah, what are your other options?
@@ChemicalEngineeringGuy Computer science or electrical engineering
@@LikhithNallandhigal both seems great alternative.. give a try to chemE nad if you dont like it, simply switch
I like chemical engineering I just want to know that are there any job opportunities for chemical engineers with best packages
In which country the scope of chemical engineering is mostly?
manufacturing countries are always great
Bro
Is there any PG deploma course we can do after chemical engineering
for sure, there are lots of online programs, just check MIT and get some ideas
Can I get a masters in chemical engineering with a business undergrad?
I pretty sure you can't... but there might be other degrees on chemical/process engineering concepts that will allow non STEM students to join
I quit chemical and join IT industry.
wow, but did you switched to computer science or you graduated from chemE?
Holaaaa
Me gustaría saber su opinión, me falta poco para elegir la carrera y quisiera saber si es mas conveniente un ChemE degree o MechE degree? Ambos llaman mi atención y realmente quisiera tomar una buena decisión
Hola, excelentes decisiones las dos, yo sinceramente escogeria la que mas te atraiga... ChemE es mucho mas diversa pero MechE tmb tiene muuuuchas areas donde puedes trabajar y acentuarte
@@ChemicalEngineeringGuy Listo, muchísimas gracias
I will be graduating in 7 months
Good luck, have you applied already?
@@ChemicalEngineeringGuy applied where ???
If you are confused with my profile pic, that photo is almost 4 years old
@@amaanmuhammad6245 i mean to jobs hehe
@@amaanmuhammad6245 bhai konse clg se chemical engineering kiya
@@surendrakumbhalkar3950 Bheemanna Khandre Institute Of Technology, Bidar Karnataka
This is a long shot but can u help me with my final project lol
Indeed a Longshot, I can try! Send me an email
@@ChemicalEngineeringGuy I’ll send you one now Thankyou
Ill graduate in 4 months 🙂
You can do it my friend, actually is good news that there is less competition for you now HEHEH
ChemEng is difficult compared to MechEng...its also less broad compared to MechEng...I would go for a MechEng degree than chemical engineering because of it being broader overall...A MechEng graduate can do ChemEng work and the converse is not true...lol
way easier for MechEng... really whenever I see MechEngs they have a blast, they have a lot of jobs and its pretty easy to open shop. the only issue is the chemical part XD
@@ChemicalEngineeringGuy Could you please do a video comparing MechEng and ChemEng, and which one you think interested students should choose?..please!
I am from Pakistan. It's been 2 years since graduating in Chemical Engineering but still, I haven't been able to land a job. I got a CGPA of 3.68. Now I'm switching my field to IT. :(
Im sorry to hear that! Well IT is still ok for a ChemE, you can bounce back to industry if you really want to
What are the opportunities for girls in this field
Most of those of men, plus having certain advantages in certain companies (i.e. trying to have a more diverse personel)
I went to chemical engineering school in the 1980s. There have never been any jobs visible since then. I think the reason there are "no" jobs is that the professors don't know anything. You can't get a job if you can't contribute. Also there is a very strong socialist push against ChemE. The graduates have strong and diverse problem solving abilities. Some day there may be a great need for these skills.
hey there! true that we dont know that much into actual process engineering skills when we graduate, at least compared to other engineering degrees... Lets see if this changes!
Now i am a bit scared
Don't be! There is a difference between popularity and NEED
Chemical Engineer from india ❤️
Background music annoying
thanks, I will consider lowering 2-3 decibels XD
As a process engineer in China, one thing I can say is that chemical engineer is one of the four least atttactive jobs in the market, rest are material science, environmental engineering, biology related stuff. These four require high amount of input (mostly overtime works), but offer low paycheck and limited career development. The main reason I think is we dont have much hot money in this field, compared to those internet companies, because most chemical companies are oligopoly, only they have capability to take very long ROI. So somehow the market is inactive (low competition), and from my observation we dont have that much of innovation in engineering technology, my company even used the technology from 80s, they dont risk that much in innovation.
nice input, true that on the oligopoly, although we think it is an open market, it is a very closed one, controlled by major players!
Hey … how did you get a process engineering job..l’m currently a chemical engineering student in china doing my masters but l’m planning to work here in china so l’m just curious as to how you got the job
My son doing Mtech in chemical engineering (computer aided process design)is better?
No comment
Mtech is great, tbh.. he can go to ChemE or plant design, otherwise, keep in manufacturing
srry, different time zones!
Petroleum solvent samel remove formula Sher
indeed, those are also great ideas
Chemical engineering is higeghst paid engineering
Yep, its a top paid degree... The problem is that it is typically skewed towards older engineers, i.e. they earn like 150-200K and will unbalance the average for recent grads
Not true. Software engineering is the highest paid job nowadays. Entry level can get $120～150k, and that doubles in 3 yrs.
Great!
doing my best :)
*IN INDIA CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOB IN DECREASING, BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND JOBS HEAR*
I see... maybe because of many applicants? or is industry decreasing?