Opportunities in process engineering

Often overlooked in some career discussions on engineering, process engineering can offer good prospects in many different industrial sectors. An article on The Engineer website discusses the options in process engineering from  the chemical and pharmaceutical industries to polymer production and the nuclear industry. According to a regional industry body, the process sectors are expected to need 10,000 skilled engineers over the next ten years — just in their region. For those wanting more information about the role of a process engineer and career progression, Cogent, the sector skills council for many related industries have put together an online tool to look at an engineer’s options. The article is very positive about the role’s potential. ‘For those tempted by  a career in process engineering, not only will their skills be in demand, but they will also  have a chance to innovate in areas that can have a profound impact on society.’ Read more: http://www.theengineer.co.uk/skills-and-careers/in-depth/healing-process-careers-in-the-process-sector/1013154.article#ixzz23Qy8wTPR