How do they match: Materials Engineers

  • Plastics Engineer
  • Metallographer
  • Metallurgical Engineer
  • Metallurgical Specialist
  • Metallurgist
  • Automotive Sheet Metal Engineer
  • Extractive Metallurgist
  • Foundry Metallurgist
  • Material Science And Testing Engineer
  • Physical Metallurgist
  • Process Metallurgist

  • 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.

  • Modify properties of metal alloys, using thermal and mechanical treatments.
  • Supervise production and testing processes in industrial settings, such as metal refining facilities, smelting or foundry operations, or nonmetallic materials production operations.
  • Supervise the work of technologists, technicians, and other engineers and scientists.

  • Prepare detailed work plans.