Is Chemical Engineering A Dying Field? | Is Chemical Engineering Still Worth It?
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- čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
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So questions I hear a lot as a chemical engineer are: Is chemical engineering a dying field? Is it still worth getting a degree in chemical engineering? Is chemical engineering a good major? So today we’re going to go over:
-The history of the chemical engineering industry (in the united states)
-Where the chemical engineering industry is today
-If the chemical engineering major is still worth it / the future of the chemical engineering industry
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Chemical engineering job outlook: www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-...
Chemical Industry In the United States of America www.energy.gov/eere/amo/chemi...
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As a ChemE with 5-6 years working in industry, I heavily suggest to not rely on getting a typical ChemE job... the knowledge in this career allows to go for other industries (in my case, I work in computer electronics). Also, seriously consider becoming an entrepreneur for a cosmetics, food, household products, or ecology startup
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Same here!
Apparently the Avionics engineering position at Spacex may accept a chemical engineering degree in some cases. If I recall correctly that position asks for, "A bachelors of science in an engineering discipline." This is not true for every position at Spacex of course but it seems likely that electrical, mechanical, computer, chemical, or Aerospace would work as long as you meet the additional listed skills and proficiencies. So I can see from mere job apps alone that you are right on man. Matter of fact I have seen like at least 5 jobs open near me if not more.
@@randallmcgrath9345 Exactly, for most jobs, especially for large companies, they train you. The just need someone with good enough science, math and analytical skills. Which means any engineering degree works.
@@codeinetearzzz5360 if get work your butt in the 4 years college time and get your l exhausted there, then after you graduate you will be like a big boss.. Also, you should change your mindset of looking at things that way, because you gotta like what you are doing and if you do no matter what you to get done is again gonna be a fun and piece of cake
Bro don’t play with me like that.. this title almost made me drop out mid-class
Haha sorry man, my bad!
Dude ikr. Dayumnn
Haha nearly scared me there about to start uni in September in Chem Eng
Lol sorry, I think you'll enjoy chemE
Lmaooooo same I’m also starting Chem Eng in September
@@UMADGable same
me too
@@jaimetoubeau3355 now me lol. How has it been?
The problem ChemE has right now will eventually hit the IT and CS sector too. In the 90s chemical engineering was the deal, high salaries, lots of job opportunity and so forth. Here in Italy it was the most chosen engineering from the 1990s to the first 2000s, when CS became the cool degree.
For all the students, remember that in the next 5-6 years you'll need to become an engineer, many chemE from the 90s will retire and there will be more opportunities. On the other hand IT is becoming VERY saturated and it's less regulated than engineering (you don't need a CS degree to work a CS job. But you can't work engineering jobs without engineering degree)
To conclude, choose a really hard, interesting and lucrative field that almost no one chooses anymore (chemE here in Italy produces 500 engineers a years vs 6k computer scientists) and be good in your sector :D
with Biofuels, nanotechnology, and pharmaceuticals i do not see chemical engineering dying any time soon
There's also food manufacturing and pharmaceuticals.
@@mia3602 Exactly like it is just a very technical field so many people cannot see its relevance immediately from just a short description. Like think about process safety it's very technical and not common knowledge so many people can think any engineer can just do that
@@nkugwamarkwilliam8878 Right. As long as scale-up production of anything is needed for human survival, then I really don't think chemical engineers will become not relevant.
Nanotechnology is more of a material science engineering than chemical engineering tho
@@saranigupta6400 true but that is why I say some of these things are technical because to manufacture and scale up the processes of making products with nanotechnology is Chemical engineering in fact when you look at the research it's almost purely chemical engineering. Plus material science is a core course unit in chemical engineering and most material science engineers really just did chemical engineering and specialized in that
Just came across your channel, as a chemical engineering student myself, I really appreciate you sharing the helpful tips in your videos. Keep it up!
Thanks, that's what it's all about!
Where are you studying?
Informative vid! I like your honest take on this topic. Looking forward to more vids!!
Thanks, just checked out your channel, love the videos!
@@EggsEngineering appreciate it!
We need chemical engineers, this field should last forever.
@Late to the Game without chemical engineers we wouldn't have shit. Food would taste like crap, no medicine, no efficient fuel, and no consumer products
@@ajohnson2344 Yes, you are right, there will always be need for ChemE professionals, however not necessarily its in high demand... supply and demand dictates everything
Too many graduates competing for too little jobs. Like 4 new grads for 1 job.
@@TheLittlePenguinDude yeah truee...it doesn't matter how useful the profession it is, it's all about demand and supply.
@Late to the Game uh
Your videos are always so helpful! Thank you!!
Happy to help!
So helpful. Thanks.
Eggs, I am very grateful for the vids. The timing on these always seem to be just right. I have 3 semesters left with this major and at times, I find myself asking these questions that you addressed, almost all the time. When I'm applying to positions, I am reminded of how broad the field is. Chemical Engineering spans a large industry and I am grateful I picked it (Once the next semester begins, I'll be biting my tongue on that one).
Awesome, I'm really glad this video was helpful! I had a lot of concerns myself at that time, but I'm glad I got into the field it's been a lot of fun for me.
Going to go into chemical engineering next year. This video has given me helpful insight, thank you!
Good luck next year, glad to help!
Plus with the new concepts of modular manufacturing and process intensification Chemical engineering is still just too relavant
I believe chemical engineering will still be worth it.. The universities teaching chemE should pivot thier attention towards a making thier students entrepreneurs in other dependant fields of ChemE.
Thanks for the video man. I’am chemical engineering student in semester 4 from Malaysia. it is a core course but the world need chemE.
hi I'm from Malaysia too 😊 I'm interested in chemE so that's why I'm here but I'm still studying high school :)
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Thanks for this video
I'm a final year Chemical Engineering student
thank you for video semoga aku makin rajin di chemical engineering
Interesting! Greetings from Chemical technologist :D
Can you please do a video on chemistry vs chemical engineering?
I’m going to school for Chemical Engineering, this is a vital field.
I’m studying Geology but in another life & if God gave me the gift I would’ve studied Chemical Engineering. 👍
When I did my internship at a research institution the bio processing department generated the most revenue. Traditional manufacturing chemical processes are replaced by bio process technologies. So yes there is opportunities but bioprocess technologies. I think every chemical engineer should at least have an ocean farm. The undiscovered biotechnology opportunities we can learn from plants and animals in the ocean is insane. Its makes me excited about the industry and you will learn a lot. Before we are going to colonise other planets we must try to colonise the ocean. Maybe you can have your own submarine luxury yacht. Like a spaceship in the ocean.
Studing Chemical Engineering from india MMMUT great Information ☺
Fascinating
It is!
what do you think about Materials Science and Engineering. i really like how interdisciplinary because traditional physics, modern physics, chemistry, some bio here and there, maths and statistical maths are all involved and to be really honest, i enjoy studying all of them. but i’m really scared that it’s a very niche field and i don’t want to end up joining the finance sector to put food on my table in case i don’t get a job. would it be much better to study something like ME, EEE or ChemE for bachelors and then studying materials science and engineering for masters (to be more practical)? or do you think studying materials science and engineering at bachelors level is alright?
I love materials science/ engineering. However, for the reasons you describe it's not a very competitive bachelor's degree. The reason it's called materials science and engineering is because it's mostly a science, like chemistry and physics. Most practitioners of materials science/ engineering need to have an advanced degree like PhD or MS anyways. To be the most competitive for good engineering jobs at the BS level, I would recommend you take one of those three traditional degrees instead, and then build a specialization in materials from that angle. To further develop you can then go for a masters or PhD in materials as needed. Unless you are really tied to electrical or chemical engineering majors, I would suggest a mechanical engineering BS with a materials minor. Mechanical is the closest match to the field. I also reccomend volunteering for research work with a professor at your school studying materials, then locking down an internship or 2 in the field before you're done with school. I hope that helps, best of luck on your journey!
Go for masters in mech e
@@abdulrehmankhan4860 any specific reason for making that recommendation mate?
No matter whatever field you are in, the harder you work ,louder your success roars!
I completely agree!
Still a lot of chance involved.
@@resilientlemon1302 of course, but hard work never goes in vain, sometimes this alone brings luck 😀
I partially agree :) Of course hard work imrpoves your chances, but if your chances were slim to begin with then hard work can't change that much, *unless* you take drastic actions
E.g. there was this yt that went to art school. She was basically in poverty after etc. but then she became an art youtuber and now she's doing well for herself. But just imagine if she kept trying to find a job though, which is why hard work isn't the sole player, you have to set yourself up for success first by getting a decent degree (anything that isn't art/gender studies/etc. lol)
According to youtube, and the internet in general, all of the job fields are dying.
I’m in y10 and I know I wanna do something with chemistry or physics but I genuinely have no clue what to do
There's no rush, I didn't decide my major untill sophomore year of college. I'd start with anything in engineering, of course I'm biased though!
In my country , they need guy to keep and maintain the all machine to good runing , also they need mechanical and electrical job in automotive industry.
Sir I m planning to do master's in Canada and i will be BE in chemical engineering in this year only with good CGPA...what will u suggest me in which particular field I should do master in??
Sustainability
I am chemical engineer student with a high gpa, i still have two semesters, do you suggest me to do a master degree in a top university in Europe (Netherlands or germany) or to get experience first? (I am studying in the middle east right now but i have an European passport)
Good question, it really depends on a lot of things, and I can't really recommend anything without knowing your personal experience. However, I personally think that experience is more valuable than education after the first degree. In the US, a BS and MS aren't that different, and 2 years of experience are more valuable than 2 years of extra education (my opinion). On top of that, some people spend too much time focusing on academics and that can hold them back if they choose classes instead experience. That being said, Europe cares more about the masters degree, and there may be some opportunities that only consider MS grads... Also, taking a job and making money before the masters will make it hard to go back to school later, since working life is generally more enjoyable than student life. You may want to consider applying to both, and then seeing which opportunity opens more doors based on what is offered. Say you get a top university spot, but can't find a great job offer, or visa versa. Anyways thats just my 2 cents.
@@EggsEngineering thanks for you advice,
The problem here in the middle east that they want employees with European or American degrees to get a valuable job in ur field, and also they wants experience so it's a bit confusing.
Hi eggs im grade 12 now,i still confuse what faculty i want take at univ,like take chemicalE or ElectricE , actually i want to take chemicalE but when i hear somebody say like"oil era will end soon or later,then will be change by electric like car now,right?" Can you give me some advice to make me sure to take chemicalE plz?😭
Hey, so I am a graduate chemical engineer and taking your example, oil and hydrocarbons aren't only used for fuels (contributing to carbon emissions) but also for plastics, resins, etc. So the oil and hydrocarbon industry is still a rigid industry that must grow as population rises and demand for packaging increases. I'm not saying all plastics are good for the environment, as there is development with bioplastics, etc. With EVs, think about the bigger picture. Technology for EVs is mainly based on hydrogen fuel cells (in other words a lot of reasearch and developmemt still happening before the industry will boom) and battery storage (once again a lot of development in terms of electrodes, ion exchange media, general material science). Also, where is the energy coming from that will charge battery storage tech as proposed by Tesla for instance. Coal, oil and natural gas still contributes to major energy output and the infrastructure is already in place for peaker plants and base capacity. It would be silly to think that 50% or more of our energy will come from renewables in 2030, like will all coal mining companies simply close now even if there is still supply on coal? New technologies for coal are investigated for example gasification (IGCC) and derivative or downstream processes such as the water-gas shift reaction. Gasification has shown to siginificantly reduce carbon emissions amongst other compounds such as sulfur compounds to the atmosphere. Hell, using the water-gas shift reaction may path the way forward for living on Mars. So ultimately, a chemical industry must still be in place and well-developed to ensure demanded products like degradable plastics and energy. No two ways about it. Now finally, I find myself wondering, why didn't I study electrical engineering instead? The maths is cool and you will literally be needed for any power-generation installation and downstream from that, no matter how the electricity is generated, especially considering the application to solar power circuitry, for example. The thing here is that you need to understand where your role will be, with actually developing new technologies and processes for energy generation or do you rather want to be more conventional in your career and roll out new and maintain the electricity grid. Obviously, electrical engineering goes from high to low voltage applications, so you have the opportunity to research improved automation technologies and develop your own projects safely at home (unlike some chemical engineering projects haha)
@@jacquespansegrouw5513 first i want to apologize cause my english not too good also,and thanks cause want to reply my comment and give me some statement to make sure that i'll take chemicalE so i hope your statement and your experience can make me feel that is true about im gonna take chemicalE in college later😭🙏
I'm about to graduate from college and until the middle of video I was like "where the hell did I put myself with choosing chemical engineering?" lol.
But fortunately I'm fully in touch with our core field working in a chemical engineering consult company, that is the best job I've ever done so yesssss, ChemE worth it
Man good video but just graduated from chem eng and there’s no jobs in Canada for us to get. Terrible time to graduate as any engineer I suppose
Same here in the United States.
@@jvvallejo2012 ya and here I was thinking maybe I can get a job in the USA lol
This is a bad time to start any career :/ I know that a lot of companies are waiting to hire untill the pandemic is over. Once they feel that it's safe to start investing in talent again, they will come out with a hiring boom to make up for the lost time. Also, companies making products that fight the virus are expanding, so consider trailoring your resume for those opportunities if you can. Just keep at it!
@@EggsEngineering thank you for the motivation I appreciate it
Can chemical engineers work as software engineer?
I'm thinking over joining the industry via a remote gig that's fleet oriented. My only hesitation is exactly what you described about sustainability. I think we're all a bit too dumb to solve the going green and not killing the economy dilemma. Would be nice if it were all "win-win," but it's not how she goes. We can't just say - eff the industry (and literally take out the ground beneath our feet) and we can't just ignore the need for sustainability (and effectively take out the ground beneath our feet that way). Want to do the right thing. Don't think I'm smart enough to know what that is. To join or not to join...(about to look at your carbon capture vid)
What about ChemE in the space sector?
Hi, is there anywhere where I can contact you? I’ve applied to chemical engineering although I’m having some doubts. Thank you for this video.
Ok, Instagram is probably the best place, link in description
Bro can u tell me job opportunities for chemical engineers food and beverage, pharmaceutical, polymer industries.
Chemical Engineering will not die out. It will keep rolling along. However, I do not know how 12,000 chemical engineers graduating year after year can be absorbed into relevant chemical engineering jobs. It's simply too many. Eventually, the message will filter back to the students and the supply and demand will come back into balance.
Here in Bolivia we are beginning with industrialization, specialize on lithium is going to be a great job industry👨🔬
Which country do you live brother??
Theres actually a good amount of chemical engineering positions open right now within 20 miles of me as well as mechanical engineering jobs. I am sure it has "less" jobs but to depends on whether you count jobs that accept 2 or more engineering degrees. It seems that some jobs will say "a bachelors of science in mechanical engineering chemical engineering, or equivalent." I also noticed Avionics engineering positions at Spacex often say "A bachelors of science in an engineering discipline." This flexibility isnt true for every position but I have seen it for some. It seems that a degree in mechanical, chemical, computer, electrical, or Aerospace may all meet the degree requirements so long as the candidate has the additional skills to fill in any gaps. I have noticed this at other companies where they say "a degree in chemical engineerIng OR EQUIVALENT." I think chemical engineering is more flexible than many think and the same can be said for other engineering degrees. But maybe I dont have enough data yet. Anyone else notice the flexibility of some jobs or the flexibility of engineering degrees being more than what they thought?
Industrial engineering is future. I possess a chemE degree.
I am a ChemE student with 3 semesters left. I do not believe that Chemical Engineers are going anywhere. Sure oil will phase out, in a couple decades, but there are so many other opportunities. I have had the wonderful opportunity to intern for semiconductor and battery development companies. They are hot right now and the funding is out of this world!
Yes its worth
Chemical engineer versatile you don't have to work as a chemical engineer I can be a petroleum one or a mechanical one 7asab ama sho bade. It does not matter hard but all are hard. This is just in the US not other places
I can be a mechanical engineer
No
Chemical engineering is always in demanding field ..
Agreed, not going anywhere
Is Chemical Engineering dying? Really? While a lot of chemical-based industries are not booming like they once did, there is definitely a need for qualified chemical engineers. I thought I'd comfortably slide into retirement last year but my former employer convinced my to come back on a part time contract basis because their need is so great that hiring bright, but relatively inexperienced engineers is not getting it done. There will always be a need for people who understand chemical engineering fundamentals and know how to apply this knowledge. Not everyone gets fluid dynamics and thermodynamics.....
There are many lecture videos about chemistry/chemical engineering majors on my CZcams channel. I hope it helps you a lot in studying.
Mechanical engineering is it worth??
Please tell me sir
I m studying mechanical engineering ..
How to develop my carrier activities & technicals in mechanical fields ?
Please reply sir
Yes it's a great major, just volunteer for different projects, try to get internships, and you will be fine.
@@EggsEngineering please upload a video for mechanical technical sir 🙂
This field will out last all of us! Cause as much as you may say you don't need commodities, stfu you do need em! Some of em, no! But rest! You do! You need food to eat, water to drink, houses to live in, meds to have, clothes to wear, and so on! And for them all you need chemical engineers to help produce them all!
Are chemeng rich?!?!?
Graduating soon in chemical engineering and wished i did computing instead lol, industry is gone to shit
Might not be a good time for oil and gas but other industries like pharma are actually growing.
Hi I have done under graduate in chemical engineering in India currently working in government organization in India is it jobs available in USA please send mail or contact I want information regarding this
Hey Bro can I contact you?
You can send me dms on my instagram, link in description
Chemical engineering is so vast that if one field fails we can shift to another
Chemical markets can change quite a bit, but the skill set is super versatile so it works out
I would probably not encourage a young person nowadays starting out to do Chem eng due to the lack of jobs, the state of the oil industry and the fact it is in my view, a bit boring and rather difficult. But each to their own.
Interesting video tho !
Yes, to each their own! Look out, chem engineering isn't just about petroleum pumping, check out my best industries video to see what else we have going on. Hint: what kind of engineer designs, builds, and optimizes pharmaceutical/ vaccine production lines?
Hello, can anyone help me come up with an 8-12 word campaign slogan intended to promote the Chemical Engineering program for incoming college freshmen? plsss hehe Thankyou.
There is an endless supply of engineers from India and China to compete with home grown engineers in US. I am glad I am retired now at 70 yo.
People who don't understand chemical engineering will think it doesn't worth.
Maybe they think about the impact for a years in the future like oil era will end soon or later,this opinion make people dont believe the prospect of work what they get
True talk Oyin(kansola 😊)
No. No it's not. All the jobs are in computers and software. Unless you want to be stuck doing QA/QC chemist work in a lab for 30 years.
Well, unless u want to be stuck in a cubicle typing a code