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Will AI replace Materials Engineers?
O*NET occupation 17-2131.00
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.
O*NET alternate job titles
- Engineer
- Materials Engineer
- Forensic Materials Engineer
- Materials Research Engineer
- Materials Development Engineer
- Material Science And Testing Engineer
- Test Engineer
- Design Engineer
Example core tasks from the O*NET database
- Analyze product failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of problems and develop solutions.
- Design and direct the testing or control of processing procedures.
- Monitor material performance, and evaluate its deterioration.
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