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Materials Engineers
1
O*NET-SOC Title
Materials
Engineers
34
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1
O*NET-SOC Description
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.
7
Tasks
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.
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.
7
Detailed Work Activities
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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