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Materials Engineers

Science & Technology

  • Average Salary

    RM3017 - RM 6560

  • Career Trends

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  • Compability

What is Materials Engineers?

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.

Minimum education level

 

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM3017 - RM 6560

Example of a Job Position

Material and Process Manager
Head of Material Branch
Material Developer Expert
Material Expert
Material Research Expert
Metallurgical expert
Process Expert
Researcher Expert
Test Expert

Task

? Review new product plans and make recommendations for material selection based on design objectives, such as strength, weight, heat resistance, electrical conductivity, and cost ? Supervise the work of technologists, technicians, and other engineers and scientists ? Analyze product failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of problems and develop solutions ? Conduct or supervise tests on raw materials or finished products to ensure their quality ? Plan and implement laboratory operations for the purpose of developing material and fabrication procedures that meet cost, product specification, and performance standards

Knowledge

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Engineering and Technology

Knowledge of practical applications in engineering and technology. This includes the application of principles, techniques, procedures and equipment for designing and producing various goods and services.

Physics

Knowledge and predictions about the principles of physics, law, relations between the two, and applications for understanding liquids, materials, atmospheric, mechanical, electrical, atomic, atomic sub-structures and processes.

Chemistry

Knowledge of the composition, structure and chemical properties of substances and chemical processes and transformations that occur. Includes the use of chemicals and their interactions, alarms, production techniques and disposal methods

Production and Processing

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques to maximize the effectiveness of manufacturing and distribution of goods.

Skills

Active Listening

Give full attention to the words of others, set aside time to understand the points presented, ask questions appropriately, and not interrupt at the wrong time

Writing

Communicate effectively through writing that suits the needs of the audience

Complex Problem Solving

Identify complex problems and review related information in order to develop and evaluate options and solutions that can be applied.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled

Reading Understanding

Understand sentences and paragraphs written in work documents.

Capability

  • 1

    Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to certain problems in order to produce reasonable answers.

  • 2

    Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules and conclusions (including finding relationships between seemingly unconnected events).

  • 3

    Oral Understanding - The ability to listen and understand information and ideas conveyed through words and oral sentences

  • 4

    Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or maybe wrong. This does not involve solving the problem, only knowing if there is a problem.

  • 5

    Written Understanding - Ability to read and understand information and ideas conveyed through writing

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