Career prospects for those with a degree in chemical engineering and technology
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As the title suggests, my friend’s son graduated in 2010 from Wuhan University of Science and Technology, majoring in Chemical Engineering and Technology with a focus on coal chemical engineering. After starting work, he worked at a coking plant, where he was involved in technologies for treating and purifying coke oven gas; he is particularly skilled in gas desulfurization. Some of his classmates worked at gas companies after graduation, such as Changchun Gas ； Some work at the gas company, Shenyang Gas ； Some work in coking plants, engaged in the deep processing of coal tar or working with coke ovens and dry quenching systems ； There are also some people who work on engineering projects (such as those related to coal-to-natural gas conversion). I would like to ask: is this field really that tough? I want to help my child choose a major, but he really likes this one. I think the steel industry is in a downturn, and the coking industry isn’t doing very well either. Are there any better employment opportunities available after graduating from this major? Are there any other jobs I can do besides these employment options? ? ? I would appreciate guidance from experts in this field.
I graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering and Technology 10 years ago. Regarding these matters, my view is that 1) an individual’s interests are very important, and 2) parents should provide guidance, but they need to do so in a measured way. By \"this principle,\" it is meant that parents should offer their opinions and suggestions, but the final decision rests with the younger generation. 3. Chemical engineering requires long-term effort; short-term efforts do not yield proportional returns. 4. Before starting work, one’s skills may be at zero level, but after starting work, it is necessary to gradually develop strong psychological resilience, good communication and coordination skills, as well as comprehensive capabilities (both within a company or industry, at the national level, and even on a global scale). One also needs to have the ability to identify and handle problems promptly, as well as skills in information retrieval, knowledge of laws and regulations, and standards. The above are my views; they are not comprehensive, but I hope they can serve as a reference for you.
Congratulations! How did such a young child know about this field? It’s not that I don’t like chemistry engineering; to be honest, nine out of ten people don’t like it. Designing is okay; let the child work in design.
Coal chemical industry is a heavy industry; particularly coking, and the working conditions are very poor with low earnings as well! I have been in this field for almost 20 years. I was lucky enough to be assigned to a design institute right after graduating, and it happened to be a time when there were many large-scale projects in the steel and coking industries, so life was quite good! But most graduates are not as lucky as I am; they are mostly assigned to companies where not only is the working environment poor, but the salary is also low. At present, both the steel industry and the coking industry are facing severe overcapacity; they will be in a phase of capacity reduction over the next 10 years, and things won’t get any easier. It is advised not to choose a major in coal chemical engineering! If chosen, one must find ways to study hard and, after graduation, choose to work in research !
To be honest, I have mixed feelings about this major – I love it and hate it at the same time. I didn’t understand what professionalism meant back then, so I just enrolled in the program without really thinking about it. Fortunately, I am quite interested in chemical reactions, so studying was still enjoyable for me. As for work, to be honest, any parents with backgrounds in engineering will swear that they won’t let their children follow in their footsteps. But after all, the road belongs to the child – how many years can you control him? Every profession has its own requirements; many people pursue it for a living, while a few do so out of interest. So, let it be – let the child make their own decision.
What do you do for work now? Design? {:1_90:}
Well, I also increasingly think the design is pretty good and has some potential
Well, indeed, let him handle it. The economic situation is poor right now, and it’s difficult to operate in any industry
Production management also has a technical element to it; it can be said to be in an initial transitional stage. . .
I also majored in chemical engineering and technology; I graduated 10 years ago. Some of my classmates are now working in companies, while others are in design firms. It’s a bit better working in design firms, but life in companies isn’t easy – one can barely make ends meet. These days, it’s not easy to get into design firms either; those who manage to get in usually have a master’s degree or higher. In businesses, whether in production or research and development, it is not possible to earn high incomes in a short period of time; this industry requires time to develop, and experience plays an important role in determining one’s status