Description
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.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
composite materialssustainable building materialsadvanced materialschemistryanalytical chemistrymaterial mechanicsmaterials engineeringmanufacturing processesengineering processesengineering principlesintegrated designthermoplastic materialsquality standardspollution legislationgreen chemistrytypes of metaltypes of plasticenvelope systems for buildingsbasic chemicalssemiconductorsproperties of textile materialselectricitymechanicslaboratory techniquesrubber technology
Practical Skills
integrate new products in manufacturingadjust engineering designsforecast organisational risksapply health and safety standardsanalyse production processes for improvementwork with chemicalsdevelop material testing proceduresassess environmental impactapprove engineering designdevelop advanced materialsperform chemical experimentstest materialsperform scientific researchcreate solutions to problemstest chemical samplesassess the feasibility of implementing developmentsperform laboratory testsdesign prototypesadvise on waste management proceduresdefine quality standardsadvise on pollution preventiondevelop chemical products