Materials Engineers
Also called: Materials Engineer, Materials Research Engineer, Metallurgist, Process Engineer
In the military: see titles from the Navy.
What they do:
Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers.
On the job, you would:
- Analyze product failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of problems and develop solutions.
- Monitor material performance and evaluate material deterioration.
- Supervise the work of technologists, technicians, and other engineers and scientists.
Engineering and Technology
Math and Science
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
People and Technology Systems
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Math
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People interested in this work like activities that include
ideas, thinking, and figuring things out. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Analytical or scientific software
Development environment software
Computer aided design CAD software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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