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Materials Engineers
1
Alternate Occupation Title
Material Science
And
Testing 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.
2
Detailed Work Activities
Direct industrial
production
activities.
Monitor the
productivity
or efficiency of industrial operations.
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