Careers in Chemical & Materials Engineering
Many employers seek graduates of the UD Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering - and the demand is increasing. The majority of chemical engineers are involved in the chemical process industries that produce many of the materials and items needed in everyday life. These include medicine, food, fertilizers, plastics, synthetic fibers, petroleum, petrochemicals, ceramics, and pulp and paper products.
Chemical engineers may also choose careers in other fields, such as energy conversion, pollution control, medical research, and materials development in aerospace and electronic industries. Chemical engineers are employed in research, development, design, production, sales, consulting, and management positions. They are also found in government and education. Many use a chemical engineering education as a stepping stone to law, medicine, or corporate management.
