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.
Materials engineers frequently work closely with other professionals, pooling expertise on particular projects. They may work in production plants, offices and outdoors when involved in construction projects.
Personal Requirements:
- 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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