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Materials Engineer
Materials engineers investigate the properties of metals,
ceramics, polymers and other materials and develop and assess
their commercial and engineering applications.
A materials engineer may perform the following tasks:
- develop methods for processing minerals through to
manufactured materials
- study the structure and properties of metals and other
materials
- investigate methods for shaping and fabricating
materials, and 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.
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, in offices and outdoors when
involved in construction projects.
Required Skills - Materials Engineer
- 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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