Materials Engineer

About the job:

What you do

A Materials Engineer typically specializes in metals, plastics, or ceramics. You may develop composite materials, or study the atomic structure of materials in order to discover new applications for their mechanical, electrical, or chemical properties.

The tough stuff

Here are some of the challenges you might face as a Materials Engineer:

  • Allocation of diminishing resources
  • Remediation of existing environmental problems
  • Finding or developing replacements for strategic materials
  • Decentralization of power supplies
The cool stuff

As a Materials Engineer, you might get the following:

  • International opportunities
  • High salary
Typical work hours
  • 40-50 hours per week

Are you the right fit?

Classes you should be good at
  • Math
  • Physics
Best high school track(s)
  • Sciences
Personal qualities
  • Understanding what you hear
  • Understanding written information
  • Problem Sensitivity
  • Originality
  • Planning & Organization
  • Critical Thinking

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Education stuff:

Education required

You will need a Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering to become a Materials Engineer

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