Career prospects planning for chemical equipment design?
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I currently work at a chemical equipment company whose main business is the production and installation of complete sets of equipment related to sulfuric acid, among other things. My role involves drawing diagrams, focusing mainly on various stationary equipment; I have little exposure to process-related tasks. On a daily basis, I use national standards based on the dimensions specified by my supervisors, as the calculations are usually done in advance by the design team, leaving little opportunity to apply the knowledge I acquired in university. (As someone who has been graduated for seven years, it’s truly embarrassing.) ) Now, after four years of working, the pressure from family has increased significantly. Previously, I had a more relaxed attitude; I didn’t worry about my age when considering starting my own business or changing careers, and I wasn’t very interested in learning specialized skills. Looking back, I realize that I haven’t progressed much. I want to change jobs, but the industry related to chemical equipment in my area is quite closed-off, and the salaries are low; there are simply no relevant job opportunities in the vicinity. The specific business in which the company is involved is also declining gradually; for over two years we have been working with the same set of equipment, making adjustments to its dimensions on a daily basis, which is making me increasingly frustrated. I would like to seek advice from the experts here. I’m 30 years old now. 1. With such a foundation, is it still possible – or even worthwhile – to try my luck in this industry? 2. What knowledge, by learning it, can deepen the understanding of this major? 3. Currently, CAD 2D is mainly used; what other software is essential to learn? 4. For static equipment, is it more oriented towards chemical machinery or towards process equipment? (Summary of professional knowledge) Thank you for your guidance.
Equipment designers are likely facing such bottlenecks at the moment and are also seeking solutions.
My main players are all over 30. 35/36/37 years old, all drawing.
It’s awkward to be at this age; most people have been in this field for over 10 years now. It’s not realistic to change careers suddenly, and it’s difficult to break through as well. The only option is to carry on as it is, and see what happens next
It’s awkward to be at this age; most people have been in this field for over 10 years now. It’s not realistic to change careers suddenly, and it’s difficult to break through as well. The only option is to carry on as it is, and see what happens next
Here, almost everyone is over 40. I was introduced here by a relative, and I feel like I’ve fallen into a big pit – it’s dull every day, with no sense of vitality at all. Moreover, really few newcomers are willing to enter this industry, at least not in the local area; it’s unclear what direction to take.
Here, almost everyone is over 40. I was introduced here by a relative, and I feel like I’ve fallen into a big pit – it’s dull every day, with no sense of vitality at all. Moreover, really few newcomers are willing to enter this industry, at least not in the local area; it’s unclear what direction to take.
Hehe, everyone feels the same – it’s a very awkward situation
So, is it possible to shift to some more sophisticated equipment, something more mechanical in nature? Let’s make an extra effort before 35.
Indeed, in this industry, at least where I am, it seems there are no newcomers. When it comes to drawing, I don’t think there are any major differences. In a manufacturing plant, there’s constant arguing between the sales and production teams, with each side shifting blame onto the other.