Plastic Engineering

Career Prospects and Job Opportunities:
After completing Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Plastic Engineering, graduates have access to both Government and Private sector jobs. Self-employment is another opportunity available in front of them. KEY RECRUITERS
Firms involved in production, processing and design of plastic products and materials are the prime recruiters. Polymer processing and production units are also known to hire them. Since plastic materials are also used in pharmaceutical sector, plastic engineers may find a job in this sector too. Labs and research firms involved in research work (on plastic materials and relevant synthetic materials) are also known to hire plastic engineers. Refineries, oil and natural gas firms and petrochemical companies hire them. ONGC, OIL, Government refineries etc. are some of the well-known Government sector recruiters.SELF EMPLOYMENT
Self-employment is another good opportunity available in front of graduates. If one has access to decent financial resources, he/she may start own small/medium scale plastic products manufacturing firm. SALARY
At start, plastic engineers may earn anywhere between 8-25k Rupees per month. Starting salary depends in factors like profile of the employer (Government job, Private sector job or entrepreneurship), job profile, and location of the job and educational qualifications of the employee.