Materials Engineers

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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.

Materials Engineers spend a lot of their time Processing Information. They are naturally good at Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Problem Sensitivity, and Written Expression. Materials Engineers are typically characterized as being Investigative and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Engineering and Technology, Chemistry, and Mathematics and are skilled at Science and Reading Comprehension.

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Work Activities

Processing Information
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Getting Information
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  

Abilities

Oral Expression
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Written Expression
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Written Comprehension
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Near Vision
  
Category Flexibility
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Originality
  
Visualization
  
Information Ordering
  
Number Facility
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Speech Clarity
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Speech Recognition
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Far Vision
  
Selective Attention
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Auditory Attention
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Speed of Closure
  
Time Sharing
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Control Precision
  
Depth Perception
  
Memorization
  
Trunk Strength
  
Reaction Time
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Response Orientation
  

Interests

Investigative
  
Realistic
  
Enterprising
  
Conventional
  
Artistic
  
Social
  

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
  
Chemistry
  
Mathematics
  
English Language
  
Physics
  
Design
  
Mechanical
  
Administration and Management
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Production and Processing
  
Communications and Media
  
Clerical
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Education and Training
  
Building and Construction
  
Psychology
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Law and Government
  
Transportation
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Biology
  

Wages

Maryland
$114,920  
 
Alaska
$113,220  
 
California
$96,320  
 
Connecticut
$96,010  
 
Washington
$95,270  
 
Tennessee
$91,980  
 
Arizona
$90,930  
 
Kansas
$90,490  
 
Missouri
$89,970  
 
Massachusetts
$88,680  
 
Louisiana
$86,880  
 
Alabama
$86,850  
 
New Mexico
$86,040  
 
Idaho
$85,810  
 
Virginia
$83,660  
 
New Hampshire
$83,300  
 
New York
$83,020  
 
Oregon
$82,960  
 
Florida
$81,910  
 
Texas
$81,840  
 
Colorado
$81,030  
 
Ohio
$80,900  
 
North Carolina
$80,050  
 
Minnesota
$79,190  
 
Mississippi
$78,630  
 
Rhode Island
$78,390  
 
New Jersey
$77,930  
 
Utah
$77,700  
 
Nebraska
$77,420  
 
Pennsylvania
$77,070  
 
Hawaii
$76,100  
 
Michigan
$75,680  
 
Maine
$75,230  
 
West Virginia
$74,730  
 
Nevada
$73,520  
 
Illinois
$73,460  
 
Iowa
$72,370  
 
Arkansas
$70,860  
 
South Carolina
$69,630  
 
Georgia
$68,190  
 
Indiana
$66,780  
 
Kentucky
$61,420  
 
Wisconsin
$59,410  
 
Puerto Rico
$50,710  
 
Oklahoma
$47,630  
 

Skills

Science
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Critical Thinking
  
Operations Analysis
  
Active Learning
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Writing
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Mathematics
  
Time Management
  
Speaking
  
Active Listening
  
Monitoring
  
Instructing
  
Systems Analysis
  
Coordination
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Persuasion
  
Learning Strategies
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Negotiation
  
Service Orientation
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Troubleshooting
  
Technology Design
  
Operation and Control
  
Programming
  

Work Values

Support
  
Working Conditions
  
Independence
  
Achievement
  
Recognition
  
Relationships
  

Work Styles

Analytical Thinking
  
Dependability
  
Attention to Detail
  
Integrity
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Persistence
  
Cooperation
  
Initiative
  
Innovation
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Leadership
  
Self Control
  
Independence
  
Concern for Others
  
Social Orientation
  

Work Context

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  
Telephone
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Letters and Memos
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Contact With Others
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Consequence of Error
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Level of Competition
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Time Pressure
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Physical Proximity
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Degree of Automation
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Work Schedules
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  

-Every day-

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  
Telephone
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  

-Never-

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Public Speaking
  
Telephone
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Letters and Memos
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Time Pressure
  
Letters and Memos
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Public Speaking
  
Time Pressure
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Telephone
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Public Speaking
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  
Letters and Memos
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Telephone
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Very important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Analyze product failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of problems and develop solutions.
  
Monitor material performance and evaluate material deterioration.
  
Design and direct the testing or control of processing procedures.
  
Supervise the work of technologists, technicians, and other engineers and scientists.
  
Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or product design objectives.
  
Conduct or supervise tests on raw materials or finished products to ensure their quality.
  
Perform managerial functions, such as preparing proposals and budgets, analyzing labor costs, and writing reports.
  
Solve problems in a number of engineering fields, such as mechanical, chemical, electrical, civil, nuclear, and aerospace.
  
Plan and evaluate new projects, consulting with other engineers and corporate executives as necessary.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Review new product plans and make recommendations for material selection based on design objectives, such as strength, weight, heat resistance, electrical conductivity, and cost.
  
Design processing plants and equipment.
  
Modify properties of metal alloys, using thermal and mechanical treatments.
  
Guide technical staff engaged in developing materials for specific uses in projected products or devices.
  
Plan and implement laboratory operations for the purpose of developing material and fabrication procedures that meet cost, product specification, and performance standards.
  
Determine appropriate methods for fabricating and joining materials.
  
Conduct training sessions on new material products, applications, or manufacturing methods for customers and their employees.
  
Supervise production and testing processes in industrial settings, such as metal refining facilities, smelting or foundry operations, or nonmetallic materials production operations.
  
Write for technical magazines, journals, and trade association publications.
  
Replicate the characteristics of materials and their components with computers.
  
Teach in colleges and universities.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Monitor material performance and evaluate material deterioration.
  
Analyze product failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of problems and develop solutions.
  
Supervise the work of technologists, technicians, and other engineers and scientists.
  
Plan and evaluate new projects, consulting with other engineers and corporate executives as necessary.
  
Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or product design objectives.
  
Conduct or supervise tests on raw materials or finished products to ensure their quality.
  
Perform managerial functions, such as preparing proposals and budgets, analyzing labor costs, and writing reports.
  
Design and direct the testing or control of processing procedures.
  
Solve problems in a number of engineering fields, such as mechanical, chemical, electrical, civil, nuclear, and aerospace.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Review new product plans and make recommendations for material selection based on design objectives, such as strength, weight, heat resistance, electrical conductivity, and cost.
  
Determine appropriate methods for fabricating and joining materials.
  
Plan and implement laboratory operations for the purpose of developing material and fabrication procedures that meet cost, product specification, and performance standards.
  
Guide technical staff engaged in developing materials for specific uses in projected products or devices.
  
Write for technical magazines, journals, and trade association publications.
  
Supervise production and testing processes in industrial settings, such as metal refining facilities, smelting or foundry operations, or nonmetallic materials production operations.
  
Design processing plants and equipment.
  
Conduct training sessions on new material products, applications, or manufacturing methods for customers and their employees.
  
Replicate the characteristics of materials and their components with computers.
  
Modify properties of metal alloys, using thermal and mechanical treatments.
  
Teach in colleges and universities.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Supervise the work of technologists, technicians, and other engineers and scientists.
  
Monitor material performance and evaluate material deterioration.
  
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.
  
Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or product design objectives.
  
Perform managerial functions, such as preparing proposals and budgets, analyzing labor costs, and writing reports.
  
Design and direct the testing or control of processing procedures.
  
Solve problems in a number of engineering fields, such as mechanical, chemical, electrical, civil, nuclear, and aerospace.
  
Plan and evaluate new projects, consulting with other engineers and corporate executives as necessary.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Plan and implement laboratory operations for the purpose of developing material and fabrication procedures that meet cost, product specification, and performance standards.
  
Supervise production and testing processes in industrial settings, such as metal refining facilities, smelting or foundry operations, or nonmetallic materials production operations.
  
Determine appropriate methods for fabricating and joining materials.
  
Modify properties of metal alloys, using thermal and mechanical treatments.
  
Review new product plans and make recommendations for material selection based on design objectives, such as strength, weight, heat resistance, electrical conductivity, and cost.
  
Guide technical staff engaged in developing materials for specific uses in projected products or devices.
  
Replicate the characteristics of materials and their components with computers.
  
Conduct training sessions on new material products, applications, or manufacturing methods for customers and their employees.
  
Teach in colleges and universities.
  
Design processing plants and equipment.
  
Write for technical magazines, journals, and trade association publications.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Supervise the work of technologists, technicians, and other engineers and scientists.
  
Design and direct the testing or control of processing procedures.
  
Solve problems in a number of engineering fields, such as mechanical, chemical, electrical, civil, nuclear, and aerospace.
  
Analyze product failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of problems and develop solutions.
  
Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or product design objectives.
  
Plan and evaluate new projects, consulting with other engineers and corporate executives as necessary.
  
Conduct or supervise tests on raw materials or finished products to ensure their quality.
  
Monitor material performance and evaluate material deterioration.
  
Perform managerial functions, such as preparing proposals and budgets, analyzing labor costs, and writing reports.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Guide technical staff engaged in developing materials for specific uses in projected products or devices.
  
Review new product plans and make recommendations for material selection based on design objectives, such as strength, weight, heat resistance, electrical conductivity, and cost.
  
Replicate the characteristics of materials and their components with computers.
  
Design processing plants and equipment.
  
Determine appropriate methods for fabricating and joining materials.
  
Conduct training sessions on new material products, applications, or manufacturing methods for customers and their employees.
  
Modify properties of metal alloys, using thermal and mechanical treatments.
  
Plan and implement laboratory operations for the purpose of developing material and fabrication procedures that meet cost, product specification, and performance standards.
  
Supervise production and testing processes in industrial settings, such as metal refining facilities, smelting or foundry operations, or nonmetallic materials production operations.
  
Teach in colleges and universities.
  
Write for technical magazines, journals, and trade association publications.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Design and direct the testing or control of processing procedures.
  
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.
  
Solve problems in a number of engineering fields, such as mechanical, chemical, electrical, civil, nuclear, and aerospace.
  
Perform managerial functions, such as preparing proposals and budgets, analyzing labor costs, and writing reports.
  
Monitor material performance and evaluate material deterioration.
  
Plan and evaluate new projects, consulting with other engineers and corporate executives as necessary.
  
Supervise the work of technologists, technicians, and other engineers and scientists.
  
Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or product design objectives.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Modify properties of metal alloys, using thermal and mechanical treatments.
  
Plan and implement laboratory operations for the purpose of developing material and fabrication procedures that meet cost, product specification, and performance standards.
  
Design processing plants and equipment.
  
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 production and testing processes in industrial settings, such as metal refining facilities, smelting or foundry operations, or nonmetallic materials production operations.
  
Guide technical staff engaged in developing materials for specific uses in projected products or devices.
  
Conduct training sessions on new material products, applications, or manufacturing methods for customers and their employees.
  
Determine appropriate methods for fabricating and joining materials.
  
Write for technical magazines, journals, and trade association publications.
  
Replicate the characteristics of materials and their components with computers.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

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.
  
Solve problems in a number of engineering fields, such as mechanical, chemical, electrical, civil, nuclear, and aerospace.
  
Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or product design objectives.
  
Perform managerial functions, such as preparing proposals and budgets, analyzing labor costs, and writing reports.
  
Design and direct the testing or control of processing procedures.
  
Plan and evaluate new projects, consulting with other engineers and corporate executives as necessary.
  
Conduct or supervise tests on raw materials or finished products to ensure their quality.
  
Monitor material performance and evaluate material deterioration.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Design processing plants and equipment.
  
Guide technical staff engaged in developing materials for specific uses in projected products or devices.
  
Modify properties of metal alloys, using thermal and mechanical treatments.
  
Determine appropriate methods for fabricating and joining materials.
  
Conduct training sessions on new material products, applications, or manufacturing methods for customers and their employees.
  
Review new product plans and make recommendations for material selection based on design objectives, such as strength, weight, heat resistance, electrical conductivity, and cost.
  
Replicate the characteristics of materials and their components with computers.
  
Write for technical magazines, journals, and trade association publications.
  
Plan and implement laboratory operations for the purpose of developing material and fabrication procedures that meet cost, product specification, and performance standards.
  
Supervise production and testing processes in industrial settings, such as metal refining facilities, smelting or foundry operations, or nonmetallic materials production operations.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Plan and evaluate new projects, consulting with other engineers and corporate executives as necessary.
  
Monitor material performance and evaluate material deterioration.
  
Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or product design objectives.
  
Perform managerial functions, such as preparing proposals and budgets, analyzing labor costs, and writing reports.
  
Conduct or supervise tests on raw materials or finished products to ensure their quality.
  
Solve problems in a number of engineering fields, such as mechanical, chemical, electrical, civil, nuclear, and aerospace.
  
Design and direct the testing or control of processing procedures.
  
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.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Replicate the characteristics of materials and their components with computers.
  
Supervise production and testing processes in industrial settings, such as metal refining facilities, smelting or foundry operations, or nonmetallic materials production operations.
  
Determine appropriate methods for fabricating and joining materials.
  
Write for technical magazines, journals, and trade association publications.
  
Plan and implement laboratory operations for the purpose of developing material and fabrication procedures that meet cost, product specification, and performance standards.
  
Guide technical staff engaged in developing materials for specific uses in projected products or devices.
  
Design processing plants and equipment.
  
Review new product plans and make recommendations for material selection based on design objectives, such as strength, weight, heat resistance, electrical conductivity, and cost.
  
Modify properties of metal alloys, using thermal and mechanical treatments.
  
Conduct training sessions on new material products, applications, or manufacturing methods for customers and their employees.
  
Teach in colleges and universities.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Analyze product failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of problems and develop solutions.
  
Supervise the work of technologists, technicians, and other engineers and scientists.
  
Monitor material performance and evaluate material deterioration.
  
Solve problems in a number of engineering fields, such as mechanical, chemical, electrical, civil, nuclear, and aerospace.
  
Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or product design objectives.
  
Plan and evaluate new projects, consulting with other engineers and corporate executives as necessary.
  
Design and direct the testing or control of processing procedures.
  
Conduct or supervise tests on raw materials or finished products to ensure their quality.
  
Perform managerial functions, such as preparing proposals and budgets, analyzing labor costs, and writing reports.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Teach in colleges and universities.
  
Design processing plants and equipment.
  
Write for technical magazines, journals, and trade association publications.
  
Determine appropriate methods for fabricating and joining materials.
  
Replicate the characteristics of materials and their components with computers.
  
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 production and testing processes in industrial settings, such as metal refining facilities, smelting or foundry operations, or nonmetallic materials production operations.
  
Guide technical staff engaged in developing materials for specific uses in projected products or devices.
  
Modify properties of metal alloys, using thermal and mechanical treatments.
  
Plan and implement laboratory operations for the purpose of developing material and fabrication procedures that meet cost, product specification, and performance standards.
  
Conduct training sessions on new material products, applications, or manufacturing methods for customers and their employees.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Conduct or supervise tests on raw materials or finished products to ensure their quality.
  
Solve problems in a number of engineering fields, such as mechanical, chemical, electrical, civil, nuclear, and aerospace.
  
Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or product design objectives.
  
Plan and evaluate new projects, consulting with other engineers and corporate executives as necessary.
  
Perform managerial functions, such as preparing proposals and budgets, analyzing labor costs, and writing reports.
  
Monitor material performance and evaluate material deterioration.
  
Design and direct the testing or control of processing procedures.
  
Analyze product failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of problems and develop solutions.
  
Supervise the work of technologists, technicians, and other engineers and scientists.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Write for technical magazines, journals, and trade association publications.
  
Conduct training sessions on new material products, applications, or manufacturing methods for customers and their employees.
  
Teach in colleges and universities.
  
Replicate the characteristics of materials and their components with computers.
  
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 production and testing processes in industrial settings, such as metal refining facilities, smelting or foundry operations, or nonmetallic materials production operations.
  
Guide technical staff engaged in developing materials for specific uses in projected products or devices.
  
Determine appropriate methods for fabricating and joining materials.
  
Design processing plants and equipment.
  
Modify properties of metal alloys, using thermal and mechanical treatments.
  
Plan and implement laboratory operations for the purpose of developing material and fabrication procedures that meet cost, product specification, and performance standards.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Bachelor's Degree
  
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master
  
Master's Degree
  
Doctoral Degree
  
Post-Doctoral Training