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Materials Engineers
1
Alternate Occupation Title
Materials
Development
Engineer
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.
8
Tasks
Analyze
product
failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of problems and
develop
solutions.
Conduct or supervise tests on raw materials or finished
products
to ensure their quality.
Conduct training sessions on new material
products
, applications, or manufacturing methods for customers and their employees.
Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or
product
design objectives.
Guide technical staff in
developing
materials for specific uses in projected
products
or devices.
Plan and implement laboratory operations to
develop
material and fabrication procedures that meet cost,
product
specification, and performance standards.
Review new
product
plans, and make recommendations for material selection, based on design objectives such as strength, weight, heat resistance, electrical conductivity, and cost.
Supervise
production
and testing processes in industrial settings, such as metal refining facilities, smelting or foundry operations, or nonmetallic materials
production
operations.
3
Detailed Work Activities
Direct design or
development
activities.
Direct industrial
production
activities.
Monitor the
productivity
or efficiency of industrial operations.
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