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Materials engineers are specialists in the properties and structures of different substances, including plastics, metals, chemicals and nanomaterials. Using their knowledge of the qualities of materials, materials engineers research and test how different substances can be used to develop new technology and solve problems.

Typical duties include:

- testing, modifying and evaluating the performance of different materials (and combinations of materials) for different qualities
analysing test data
investigating incidents of material failure
providing technical advice about the suitability of materials for different products and problems
building prototypes and testing them
exploring the environmental impact of different materials and their manufacture and use
developing manufacturing processes
overseeing operational quality control processes
liaising with suppliers, customers and manufacturing/development staff
supervising engineering and technical staff.
You can find out more about materials engineering by reading our materials and metals sector overview, written by an experienced materials engineer.

Typical employers of materials engineers

+ Metal/materials production operations
+ device manufacturers
+ Research and development organisations
+ Utilities opernation
+ The Civil Service
+ Construction firms.

Qualifications and training required:

There are routes into this profession for both school leavers and university graduates. Graduates will need a degree in a relevant engineering or science-based subject, such as materials engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, or earth sciences.

Key skills for materials engineers Employers will be seeking:

+ sound scientific and technical knowledge
+ analytical skills
+ flexibility and the ability to adapt to change
+ leadership skills
+ excellent communication and interpersonal skills
+ commercial awareness
+ attention to detail
+ teamworking skills.

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