How do they match: Materials Engineers

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.

Design and direct the testing or control of processing procedures.
Design processing plants and equipment.
Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or product design objectives.
Plan and evaluate new projects, consulting with other engineers and corporate executives, as necessary.
Replicate the characteristics of materials and their components, using computers.
Review new product plans, and make recommendations for material selection, based on design objectives such as strength, weight, heat resistance, electrical conductivity, and cost.
Solve problems in a number of engineering fields, such as mechanical, chemical, electrical, civil, nuclear, and aerospace.
Supervise the work of technologists, technicians, and other engineers and scientists.

Design industrial processing systems.
Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
Create models of engineering designs or methods.
Direct design or development activities.
Evaluate technical data to determine effect on designs or plans.
Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.

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