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Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers.
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$100.1k
Annual median Salary
Education
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
48%
Bachelor's degree
33%
Doctoral degree
10%
Master's degree
Careers
Typical Job Titles
Materials Engineer
Materials Research Engineer
Metallurgical Engineer
Metallurgist