Careers in Chemical & Materials Engineering

Many employers seek graduates of the University of Dayton 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, including:

• medicine
• food
• fertilizers
• plastics
• synthetic fibers
• petroleum
• petrochemicals
• ceramics
• pulp and paper products

Chemical engineers may also choose careers in other fields:

• energy conversion
• pollution control
• medical research
• 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.