materials engineer

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.

Alternative Labels

advanced materials engineer

building materials engineer

building materials engineering adviser

building materials engineering consultant

building materials engineering expert

building materials engineering specialist

ceramic engineer

construction materials engineer

construction materials engineering adviser

construction materials engineering consultant

construction materials engineering expert

construction materials engineering specialist

material engineer

materials engineer

materials engineering adviser

materials engineering consultant

materials engineering expert

materials engineering specialist

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

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Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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

Essential Knowledge

advanced materials analytical chemistry chemistry composite materials engineering principles engineering processes integrated design manufacturing processes material mechanics materials science sustainable building materials thermoplastic materials

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

basic chemicals electricity envelope systems for buildings laboratory techniques mechanics pollution legislation quality standards rubber technology semiconductors textile materials types of metal types of plastic

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/4a375b68-88a0-4e5f-99ce-9b01341dfb81

Status

released

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