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Job Description


	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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Job Requirements


	Experience: A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

	Education: Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Materials Engineers
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing	4,170
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services	2,160
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing	1,790
Scientific Research and Development Services	1,520
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	1,350
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing	1,010
Management of Companies and Enterprises	930
Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing	600
Foundries	570
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	560

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