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17-2131.00   Materials Engineers

O*NET SOC Title
Materials Engineers
Lay Titles
Engineer
Automation Engineer
Automotive Sheet Metal Engineer
Ceramic Engineer
Ceramic Design Engineer
Ceramic Research Engineer
Ceramics Test Engineer
Corrosion Engineer
Design Engineer
Extrusion Engineer
Failure Analysis Engineer
Forensic Materials Engineer
Foundry Process Engineer
Glass Science Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Material Science And Testing Engineer
Materials Engineer
Materials Engineering Superintendent
Materials Development Engineer
Materials Research Engineer
Metallurgical Engineer
Plastics Engineer
Plating Engineer
Process Engineer
Project Engineer
Refining Engineer
Research Engineer
Smelting Engineer
Stress Engineer
Supplier Quality Engineer
Test Engineer
Testing Engineer
Welding Engineer
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.
O*NET SOC Tasks
Plan and evaluate new projects, consulting with other engineers and corporate executives, as necessary.
Solve problems in a number of engineering fields, such as mechanical, chemical, electrical, civil, nuclear, and aerospace.
Supervise the work of technologists, technicians, and other engineers and scientists.
Detailed Work Activities
Create models of engineering designs or methods.
Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.