Engineering Opportunity: Materials Engineer

Materials Engineer Current Vacancies

2006-12-23:

Materials engineers are found in a diverse range of industries, working on the research and development of new materials to advance technologies; innovating and modifying materials to improve the performance and efficiency of existing products; and investigating the failure of products or structures.

They work with all types of materials including plastics, metals, alloys, glass, ceramics and composites.

Materials engineers also work in many other areas including aerospace, transport and construction.

In all cases, engineers work with other professionals and technicians during the development cycle. time and cost.

Fully qualified professional engineers usually hold incorporated or chartered status.

Incorporated engineers specialise in managing the day-to-day process of applying current engineering solutions in the most cost-effective manner.

Materials engineers work 35 to 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Materials engineers work in many industries including construction, construction engineering, building services, electronics, shipbuilding, aerospace, power generation, railways, vehicle, consumer and sports goods manufacture.

Typical progression routes include movement into project and strategic management roles, specialisation in a particular aspect of materials development and testing, research and consultancy work.

Incorporated engineers earn between 26,500 and 38,000.
Senior chartered engineers can earn over 40,000. (Permalink)