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How do they match:
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.
11
Tasks
Analyze product failure data
and
laboratory
test results to determine causes of problems
and
develop solutions.
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.
Perform
managerial
functions, such as preparing proposals
and
budgets, analyzing
labor
costs,
and
writing reports.
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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