Diverse job opportunities are available in front of Plastic Engineers. Both Government and Private sector job openings are available in front of them.

Companies and firms involved in processing, design and manufacturing of plastic materials and products are the prime recruiters of plastic engineers. Polymer processing companies are also known to recruit plastic engineers.

Other than the core sector jobs mentioned above, Oil and Natural Gas companies, Petrochemical companies and refineries also hire plastic engineers. ONGC, OIL and Government operated refineries are some of the well known Government sector recruiters.

Common job profiles available in front of Plastic engineers include-

• Production Engineer
• Quality Control Engineer
• Plant Manager
• Plant Supervisor
• Design Engineer
• Product Engineer

After completing Master’s level course, one will be able to take up teaching job at institutes offering plastic/chemical engineering education. M.Phil. and PhD programs will help one build a career in the research and development sector associated with the field of plastic engineering.

Self employment opportunities also exist in front of plastic engineers. One could start small/medium scale plastic products manufacturing unit, if one has access to decent financial resources. Independent marketing work (of plastic products) can also be done by them.

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