Materials Engineer
Materials engineers investigate the properties of metals, ceramics, polymers and other materials and develop and assess their commercial and engineering applications.
Materials engineers may perform the following tasks:
- study the structure and properties of metals and other materials
- develop methods for processing minerals through to manufactured materials
- investigate methods for shaping and fabricating materials, as well as study methods for joining materials, improving existing materials and evaluating new ones
- participate in the design of products using advanced materials
- investigate material failures
- study ways to extend the life of materials
- establish procedures and methods to protect materials against deterioration and to assess their durability
- study possible improvements to production methods, report on the nature and uses of materials and advise on manufacturing techniques and quality control systems.
Specialisations:
Materials engineers may specialise in metals, ceramics, polymers, plastics or composites.
- enjoy science, technical and engineering activities
- able to identify, analyse and solve problems
- able to work as part of a team
- good communication skills
- a capacity for creative thinking.
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