Investigates the properties of metals, ceramics, polymers and other materials and assesses and develops their engineering and commercial applications.Registration or licensing may be required.
Previously referred to in ASCO as:2127-15 Materials Engineer
华盛顿协议认证的工学学位，或者
A Washington Accord accredited engineering degree
OR
相当于工学学位、荣誉工学学位或工学硕士的资格，或者
Either a qualification comparable to a:
Bachelor of Engineering,
or Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours),
or Master of Engineering degree
OR
7级或7级以上资格，此资格有IPENZ的信函，证明此学位符合新西兰对于特许专业工程师的注册要求，或者
A qualification at Level 7 or higher with a letter from IPENZ certifying
that the degree and any further learning meets the academic requirements for registration as a ‘Chartered Professional Engineer’ in New Zealand
OR
在新西兰注册特许专业工程师
NZ registration as a ‘Chartered Professional Engineer’
Materials Engineers test the ways certain materials behave when put under pressure or are heated or joined with other materials (metals, plastics, rubber, timber, ceramics). Materials Engineers are involved with developing new materials and improving certain qualities of existing materials. They may also be involved with developing new and improved ways of recycling plastics and paper. Materials Engineering deals with the manufacture, structure, properties and use of metals and non-metallic substances such as polymers, ceramics and composites.
Materials Engineers may work in diverse areas, particularly those where chemical, electrical, manufacturing and mining Engineers find employment. These areas include large foundries, steel works, aluminum plants and companies involved with alloy research.
Materials engineers investigate the properties of metals, ceramics, polymers,
plastics and other materials, and develop and assess their commercial and
engineering applications.
They often work closely with other professionals, pooling expertise on
particular projects. They may work in production plants, offices and outdoors
when involved in construction projects.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Materials Engineer earn an average of $2197 per week. The
[average annual salary for this job is $114244 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
enjoy science, technical and engineering activities
able to identify, analyse and solve problems
able to work as part of a team
good oral and written communication skills
a capacity for creative thinking.
This job also involves:
Mainly indoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day indoors, in an office, factory or other enclosed
area protected from the weather.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree,
or extensive relevant experience. Some jobs also require post-graduate study,
such as a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master Degree.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Computing Studies
School subjects that include some aspect of COMPUTING STUDIES provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a computer studies-related subject is
a pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Industrial Arts
School subjects that include some aspect of INDUSTRIAL ARTS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases an industrial arts-related subject is
a pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Mathematics
School subjects that include some aspect of MATHEMATICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a mathematics-related subject is a
pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Physics
School subjects that include some aspect of PHYSICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a physics-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of a Materials Engineer
Materials engineers may perform the following tasks:
study the structure and properties of metals and other materials
develop methods for processing minerals through to manufactured materials
investigate methods for shaping and fabricating materials, joining materials, improving existing materials and evaluating new ones
participate in the design of products using advanced materials
investigate material failures
study ways to extend the life of materials
establish procedures and methods to protect materials against deterioration and assess their durability
study possible improvements to production methods, report on the nature and uses of materials and advise on manufacturing techniques and quality control systems.
Specialisations
Materials engineers may specialise in metals, ceramics, polymers, plastics or
composites.
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Civil Engineering) (NZQF Level 8)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering) (NZQF Level 7)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Highways Engineering) ( NZQF Level 7)
A bachelor’s degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in the focus areas of construction management or highway engineering
A Graduate Diploma at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification which includes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Graduate Diploma in the focus areas of construction management, highway engineering or construction project managementA diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, with the minimum equivalent of 240 credits, which includes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Diploma in the focus areas of civil engineering, highway engineering or construction management
A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering degree in Civil Engineering (listed see Note )
A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from IPENZ certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New ZealandNZ registration in the field of civil engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or an Engineering Technologist by the Institution of Professional Engineers New ZealandAND a minimum of five years’ relevant post-qualification work experience
NOTE：Where a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is a requirement, the engineering degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country. To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited,please refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website: http://www.ieagreements.org/Washington-Accord/Accredited.cfm.
Where a Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is a requirement, the engineering technology degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country. To determine if an engineering technology degree awarded is Sydney Accord accredited, please refer to the links from the International
Engineering Alliance on their website: http://www.ieagreements.org/Sydney/signatories.cfm.
Where a Seoul Accord accredited undergraduate IT degree is a requirement, the IT degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country. To determine if an IT degree awarded is Seoul Accord accredited, please refer to the following link: