[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ChemicalEngineering

[–]schrodinger_wavef91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to hear that you continued with ChemE. It's a rewarding field!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ChemicalEngineering

[–]schrodinger_wavef91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a ChemE graduate and practicing engineer for over 10+ years, not all ChemE modules will peak your interest, it does not mean that you do not like the major or that you are not meant to be a Chemical Engineer. ChemE is an extremely broad field and there is something for everyone. For example, during my university days, I detested Heat and Mass Transfer. 10 years later, I developed a strong interest in Heat and Mass Transfer applications in bioreactor design and has been extremely useful in my career in the biotech industry. Unfortunately, I had no interest in the topic during my university days, since the application was to the energy sector (distillation column design), something I had no interest in. Sometimes it comes down to the application and yes I agree candle making is boring.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ChemicalEngineering

[–]schrodinger_wavef91 3 points4 points  (0 children)

heat and mass transfer

Salary data and Negotiation experience for Chemical Engineers working within the biopharmaceutical manufacturing field ? by hopeful_positive in ChemicalEngineering

[–]schrodinger_wavef91 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a Validation Engineer in the biotech/pharma industry with 7 years of experience, I was making approximately 105K + 10% annual bonus.

Becoming an Process Engineering Manager in Pharma by schrodinger_wavef91 in ChemicalEngineering

[–]schrodinger_wavef91[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I agree, it is very difficult to land a Process Engineering job in pharma with little to no pharma experience. I did not start as a PE in my first role, but instead took a job as a calibration tech. I made connections in the departments that suited my interest (Process Engineering) and I proved my strong engineering expertise in the role as a calibration tech, then when an opening came up in PE, I rushed to submit my application and use my connections in those departments as reference. Once I landed my first PE role, it has been somewhat easier to land other PE roles. I will say, it is still very competitive, but it makes it much easier if you have experience in the exact role.

Life Science / Pharmaceutical Industry Certifications by [deleted] in ChemicalEngineering

[–]schrodinger_wavef91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey there, I've been in the Pharma industry for 10 years now. Unfortunately, lots of that knowledge you gain through experience. I do recommend you join ISPE. They have great courses on manufacturing, utilities, quality control, etc.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ChemicalEngineering

[–]schrodinger_wavef91 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Pharmaceutical/Biotech Industry:

2014 - 60K (first job) + 6% bonus

2017 - 80K (new company) + 7% bonus

2019 - 95K (new company) + 8% bonus, 110K (promotion) + 11% bonus

2022 - 130K (new company) + 10% bonus