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

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

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

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

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