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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.



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$104.1k

Annual median Salary

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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

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