Materials Engineer

2 weeks ago


Salt Lake City, United States Courseadvisor Full time

Job Description & Duties

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. A Day in the Life of a Materials Engineer

Supervise production and testing processes in industrial settings, such as metal refining facilities, smelting or foundry operations, or nonmetallic materials production operations. Plan and implement laboratory operations to develop material and fabrication procedures that meet cost, product specification, and performance standards. Conduct or supervise tests on raw materials or finished products to ensure their quality. Monitor material performance and evaluate material deterioration. Perform managerial functions, such as preparing proposals and budgets, analyzing labor costs, and writing reports. Write for technical magazines, journals, and trade association publications. When polled, Materials Engineers say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs: Reading Comprehension : Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Critical Thinking : Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Active Listening : Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Writing : Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Speaking : Talking to others to convey information effectively. Science : Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. Related Job Titles for this Occupation:

Materials and Processes Manager Material Analyst Materials Research Engineer Forensic Materials Engineer In the United States, there were 27,000 jobs for Materials Engineer in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 1.9% which is below the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 500 new jobs for Materials Engineer by 2026. There will be an estimated 1,900 positions for Materials Engineer per year. The states with the most job growth for Materials Engineer are

Utah, Nevada, and Arkansas . Watch out if you plan on working in

Washington, Kansas, or West Virginia . These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession. The salary for Materials Engineers ranges between about $57,110 and $148,110 a year. Materials Engineers who work in

New Mexico, Maryland, or Tennessee , make the highest salaries. How much do Materials Engineers make in each U.S. state?

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Materials Engineers: Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft Office Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Outlook Python Microsoft Access Word processing software SAP Autodesk AutoCAD Microsoft Visio Microsoft SharePoint The MathWorks MATLAB IBM Notes Microsoft Visual Basic Computer aided design CAD software Minitab National Instruments LabVIEW How do I Become a Materials Engineer?

Are there Materials Engineers education requirements? How many years of work experience do I need?

Where Materials Engineers Work

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