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

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

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

work with chemicals apply health and safety standards perform scientific research analyse production processes for improvement approve engineering design develop advanced materials create solutions to problems perform chemical experiments integrate new products in manufacturing test chemical samples test materials adjust engineering designs forecast organisational risks assess environmental impact develop material testing procedures

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

perform laboratory tests develop chemical products assess the feasibility of implementing developments advise on waste management procedures define quality standards advise on pollution prevention design prototypes

Optional Knowledge

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

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

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