PLASTIC TECHNOLOGY

Plastics are the most commonly used chemical compound in human life. They are used tremendously for the production of usual as well as specific products. Plastic technology is a specialized branch of study which includes the study of diverse types of chemicals that exhibits plasticity. It also involves the study of several methods in which plastics can be utilized for use in human life. The field is also concerned with the research works to produce plastics eco friendly.
 

Plastic is peculiar kind of synthetic or artificial polymer and is similar to natural resins in many aspects. These materials are used in a wide variety of applications due to its unique capability of providing diverse features that benefits the consumers. Because of its exclusive properties, the plastics are used in many different areas like for packaging, containers, automobile parts, plastic industries, etc. One can enter in this field profession after pursuing the study in plastic technology.

Career Prospects

Engineering is one of the most rewarding and promising careers for young aspirants. In today’s world engineers probably have a wider choice to work, and greater variety of jobs, than is possible in any other profession. There is vast scope for engineers in areas such as polymer technology, textile technology, communication, computers, automobile, thermal engineering and so on. There are lots of job opportunities available in India as well as in foreign countries.

Graduates after completion of their course in engineering can seek employment opportunities in almost all related production industries, hospitals and research institutes. They could also seek employment in the government sector as well, in various arms of state and central government. Professionals in this career can also opt for teaching jobs in universities and colleges. Aspirants can also expand their skills and knowledge through pursuing more courses.

The plastics and polymer industry is growing at fast pace. The transport sector, household appliances and goods, packaging and electricity and telecommunication are the major areas, which demand plastics, hence are creating employment opportunities in this sector. For instance, synthetic rubber is now in great demand. In the public sector, plastics engineers / technologists and technicians may find employment in:

- The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

- Oil and Natural Gas Commission, and

- Oil India Laboratories

- Petrochemicals Engineering Plants

- Indian Institute of Petroleum

- Polymers Corporations of different states

- Petroleum Conservation Research Association of India

- Petrofiles Cooperative Limited and other such organizations.

Many private companies and MNCs that deal with the production and marketing of plastic commodities also offer employment to plastics technologists and engineers. Plastic technologists also play a significant role in the key sectors of the economy, including agriculture and water management, automobiles and transportation, building and construction, telecommunication and electronics, besides defense and aerospace, computers and power transmissions and even in manufacture of artificial limbs. Polymer use in India is very less as compared to the other developed countries, so this field offers a high potential of growth and so are the employment opportunities.