ISCO Occupation Group 2149.9 Materials Engineer
From Open Risk Manual
Contents
Definition
Materials Engineer: 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.
Essential Skills
- Analyse Production Processes For Improvement
- Manufacturing Processes
- Perform Scientific Research
- Work With Chemicals
- Test Chemical Samples
- Forecast Organisational Risks
- Adjust Engineering Designs
- Chemistry
- Material Mechanics
- Analytical Chemistry
- Test Materials
- Develop Material Testing Procedures
- Assess Environmental Impact
- Create Solutions To Problems
- Integrate New Products In Manufacturing
- Composite Materials
- Engineering Principles
- Materials Science
- Engineering Processes
- Apply Health And Safety Standards
- Perform Chemical Experiments
- Thermoplastic Materials
- Approve Engineering Design
Optional Skills
- Quality Standards
- Basic Chemicals
- Develop Chemical Products
- Electricity
- Advise On Pollution Prevention
- Semiconductors
- Mechanics
- Assess The Feasibility Of Implementing Developments
- Perform Laboratory Tests
- Define Quality Standards
- Design Prototypes
- Pollution Legislation
- Textile Materials
- Advise On Waste Management Procedures
- Types Of Metal
- Laboratory Techniques
- Types Of Plastic
Alternative Names
- Building Materials Engineer
- Building Materials Engineering Consultant
- Construction Materials Engineering Specialist
- Building Materials Engineering Specialist
- Construction Materials Engineering Expert
- Material Engineer
- Construction Materials Engineering Consultant
- Building Materials Engineering Adviser
- Construction Materials Engineering Adviser
- Materials Engineering Adviser
- Materials Engineering Specialist
- Ceramic Engineer
- Materials Engineering Consultant
- Building Materials Engineering Expert
- Materials Engineering Expert
- Construction Materials Engineer
Specializations
| Specialization | Title |
|---|---|
| C2149.9.1 | ISCO Specialization 2149.9.1 Nanoengineer |
| C2149.9.2 | ISCO Specialization 2149.9.2 Wood Technology Engineer |
