How do they match: Materials Engineers

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.

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.
Modify properties of metal alloys, using thermal and mechanical treatments.
Plan and evaluate new projects, consulting with other engineers and corporate executives, as necessary.
Present technical information at conferences.
Solve problems in a number of engineering fields, such as mechanical, chemical, electrical, civil, nuclear, and aerospace.
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.
Create models of engineering designs or methods.
Evaluate technical data to determine effect on designs or plans.
Evaluate plans or specifications to determine technological or environmental implications.
Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.

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