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Materials Engineers
1
O*NET-SOC Title
Materials
Engineers
11
Alternate Occupation Titles
Material
Analyst
Material
Science And Testing Engineer
Materials
Analyst
Materials
Branch Chief
Materials
Development Engineer
Materials
Engineer
Materials
Engineering Superintendent
Materials
Research Engineer
Materials
Specialist
Forensic
Materials
Engineer
Green Building
Materials
Designer
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.
9
Tasks
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.
Determine appropriate methods for fabricating and joining
materials.
Guide technical staff in developing
materials
for specific uses in projected products or devices.
Monitor
material
performance, and evaluate its deterioration.
Plan and implement laboratory operations to develop
material
and fabrication procedures that meet cost, product specification, and performance standards.
Replicate the characteristics of
materials
and their components, using computers.
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.
3
Detailed Work Activities
Prepare
materials
for processing.
Test characteristics of
materials
or structures.
Write articles, books or other original
materials
in area of expertise.
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