Chemical Engineers are responsible for researching and developing new products that involve the interaction of various types of materials with chemical compounds. They may work at different industries including textile, aerospace, environmental, and electronic companies. These professionals team up with product designers in order to create many of the products available on the market. They also assist in the selection and calibration of machinery used to mix compounds and produce parts for the products.

Chemical Engineers usually perform many of the following tasks:
• Designing products.
• Mixing materials.
• Maintaining equipment.
• Constructing systems.
• Doing experiments.

• Being able to work under stressful circumstances.
• Having complex problem solving.
• Being able to work with a team.
• Having high attention to details.
• Being flexible.
• Having good communication skills.
• Being able to handle a variety of tasks.
• Having logical reasoning.
• Having good coordination with other departments and professionals.
• Having presentation skills.

Candidates for Chemical Engineer jobs need to have a Bachelor´s Degree related to this field. Applicants for these courses must complete a four-year Undergraduate Degree in order to enter to Bachelor´s Degree programs accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Students in these courses seek internships related to this area to get suitable experience for future jobs. Private and public organizations offer these internships in Chemical Engineering during summer time. Professionals who want to teach at university level are required to have a Doctoral Degree that takes four years. Engineers need to have a Professional Engineer License in order to offer services directly to the public. Candidates for this qualification must have a four-year Engineering Degree approved by the ABET, four years of work experience in engineering, and pass a state exam.