About this career
Materials engineers research and design new or improved materials for a diverse number of applications. They analyse the composition of materials, conduct experiments, and develop new materials for industry-specific use that can range from rubber, to textiles, glass, metals, and chemicals. They advise companies in damage assessments, quality assurance of materials, and recycling of materials.
Essential skills
adjust engineering designs
analyse production processes for improvement
apply health and safety standards
approve engineering design
assess environmental impact
create solutions to problems
develop advanced materials
develop material testing procedures
forecast organisational risks
integrate new products in manufacturing
perform chemical experiments
perform scientific research
test chemical samples
test materials
work with chemicals
Required knowledge
advanced materials
analytical chemistry
chemistry
composite materials
engineering principles
engineering processes
integrated design
manufacturing processes
material mechanics
materials engineering
sustainable building materials
thermoplastic materials
Additional skills
advise on pollution prevention
advise on waste management procedures
assess the feasibility of implementing developments
define quality standards
design prototypes
develop chemical products
perform laboratory tests
basic chemicals
electricity
envelope systems for buildings
green chemistry
laboratory techniques
mechanics
pollution legislation
properties of textile materials
quality standards
rubber technology
semiconductors
types of metal
types of plastic
Also known as
battery materials engineer
building materials engineer
building materials engineering consultant
construction materials engineering specialist
building materials engineering specialist
construction materials engineering expert
material engineer
construction materials engineering consultant
building materials engineering adviser
construction materials engineering adviser
materials engineering adviser
materials engineering specialist
ceramic engineer
materials engineering consultant
building materials engineering expert
advanced materials engineer
materials engineering expert
construction materials engineer
materials engineer
