Materials Engineer

Description

Investigates the properties of metals, ceramics, polymers and other materials to assess and develop their engineering and commercial applications, such as in the design of composite materials, corrosion resistance and protection, and welding and fabrication.

Description

Design and prepare specifications for chemical process systems and the construction and operation of commercial-scale chemical plants, supervise industrial processing and fabrication of products undergoing physical and chemical change, develop and provide advice on processes used to extract metals from their ores, investigate the properties of metals, ceramics, polymers and other materials, and assess and develop their engineering and commercial applications.

Tasks include

• Researches and analyses the properties of various materials to produce new composite materials
• Tests materials under different conditions to examine their properties and behaviour to determine their use in various applications or in the development of new technologies
• Analyses the results of laboratory testing on faulty materials to determine the causes of material defects and develop solutions
• Studies the performance of materials to evaluate their deterioration rate under different conditions and identify main factors contributing to degradation
• Produces cost estimates and analyses the feasibility of using different materials in engineering projects
• Conducts analysis on welds to identify welding issues, associated risks, and provide or develop solutions and appropriate mitigation methods