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Process engineers are responsible for the design, implementation, control, and

optimisation of industrial processes.  In this article, we’ll take a deep look at process
engineering, and discuss everything you need to know about this field. From the
basics about what process engineering is, to typical industries served by process
engineering companies, job responsibilities, tools used and much more.

Process engineering, as touched upon above, is a field that’s primarily interested in


processes – especially continuous processes within the chemical, agricultural,
petrochemical, mineral food, and pharmaceutical industries.  

Process engineering is the means by which raw materials are turned into some kind of
end product or commodity. Process engineers are responsible for designing the
processes that allow for the creation of some kind of product – as well as their
optimisation to ensure that there is minimal waste during the process, and profits are
maximised.  

To this end, process engineering is a very complex engineering specialisation. Process


engineers must create and develop product specifications, develop equipment
requirements, implement manufacturing strategies, and monitor all of the processes
they develop – to ensure maximum productivity. 

These processes vary from simple mechanical processes – such as the stamping of
metal or CNC machining of plastic components – to complex biochemical reactions,
and everything in-between. While process engineers do develop new, innovative
processes for new facilities, they are also often involved in the analysis, upgrading,
and modification/optimisation of equipment and processes that are already being used
by a company.
Process engineering is an inherently cross-departmental discipline. Process
engineers usually must work with people from every sector of the
manufacturing industry – including R&D staff, production personnel,
operations personnel, management, and even customers, in some cases.

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