How do they match: Materials Engineers

  • Failure Analysis Technician

  • 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.
  • Present technical information at conferences.
  • Supervise the work of technologists, technicians, and other engineers and scientists.
  • Write for technical magazines, journals, and trade association publications.

  • Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
  • 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.