Chemical Engineer

Chemical engineering is a branch of engineering that applies physical sciences physics and chemistry) and life sciences (microbiology and biochemistry) together with applied mathematics and economics to produce, transform, transport, and properly use chemicals, materials and energy. Essentially, chemical engineers design large-scale processes that convert chemicals, raw materials, living cells, microorganisms and energy into useful forms and products.
A chemical engineer may be involved in industry or university research where they are tasked in designing and performing experiments to create new and better ways of production, controlling pollution, conserving resources and making these processes safer. They may be involved in designing and constructing plants as a project engineer. In this field, the chemical engineer uses their knowledge in selecting plant equipment and the optimum method of production to minimize costs and increase profitability. After its construction, they may help in upgrading its equipment. They may also be involved in its daily operations. Chemical engineers may be permanently employed at chemical plants to manage operations. Alternatively, they may serve in a consultant role to troubleshoot problems, manage process changes and otherwise assist plant operator.
India has very well developed chemical Industry including petroleum & gas both in government and private sector. It is a core sector with lot of government and big corporate houses support. Chemical engineers have a good scope in India and abroad.

The Salary of a Chemical Engineer depends on factors such as:
Education Qualification
Work Experience
Location
Sector
Size of Company
Nature of Industry
and few more.
A Chemical Engineering student or a fresher can earn a stipend of around Rs 20,000 in well known organisations. The average pay scale of the Chemical Engineers is around Rs. 4.8 Lakhs. The salary of a Chemical Engineer ranges from Rs. 2 Lakhs to 12.05 Lakhs yearly. He is also entitled to other allowances and perks.
A Chemical Engineer at the entry Level can get paid somewhere between Rs.20,000 to 62,000 per month in a public sector organisation. Whereas in private sector, the engineer can earn between Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 1 Lakh per month. The salary keeps increasing according to the work experience the employee gains. In Private sector, if the engineer has experience of 10-15 years, he can earn salary upto Rs. 2 Lakhs per month.
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