How do they match: Materials Engineers

  • Material Science And Testing Engineer
  • Materials Specialist
  • Metallurgical Specialist

  • 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.

  • Analyze product failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of problems and develop solutions.
  • 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.
  • Perform managerial functions, such as preparing proposals and budgets, analyzing labor costs, and writing reports.
  • Plan and implement laboratory operations to develop material and fabrication procedures that meet cost, product specification, and performance standards.
  • Supervise production and testing processes in industrial settings, such as metal refining facilities, smelting or foundry operations, or nonmetallic materials production operations.

  • Design industrial processing systems.
  • Direct industrial production activities.
  • Evaluate plans or specifications to determine technological or environmental implications.
  • Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations.
  • Teach classes in area of specialization.