Career Details

Materials Engineers

Develop, process, and test materials used to create a range of products. They work with metals, ceramics, plastics, composites, and other substances to create new materials that meet certain mechanical, electrical, and chemical requirements.

What You’ll Do

Design and direct the testing of processing procedures
Monitor how materials perform and evaluate how they deteriorate
Determine causes of product failure and develop solutions
Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to the design objectives of processes or products

Abilities You’ll Need

Attention Span,Categorization,Comparison,Comprehension,Dependability,Good Communications,Mathematical Reasoning,Problem Recognition,Problem Solving,Reasoning

Knowledge You’ll Gain

Chemistry,Computers and Electronics,Design,Engineering and Technology,Mathematics,Mechanical,Physics,Production and Processing

What You’ll Earn

Average: $80,220.00

Range

High: $130,510.00

Low : $49,460.00

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Education Needed

4-year Bachelors Degree

Skills

Communication,Critical Thinking,Dependability,Math Skills,Monitoring,Problem Solving,Systems Evaluation,Teamwork,Time Management

Technology

C++,Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software,Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software,Computers,Microsoft Office Software