Low to No Risk

20

Moderate Risk

0

High Risk

1

Extreme Risk

0

• 2.3Analyze product failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of problems and develop solutions.
• 2.5Monitor material performance, and evaluate its deterioration.
• 1.2Supervise the work of technologists, technicians, and other engineers and scientists.
• 1.8Design and direct the testing or control of processing procedures.
• 2Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or product design objectives.
• 2.7Conduct or supervise tests on raw materials or finished products to ensure their quality.
• 1.5Perform managerial functions, such as preparing proposals and budgets, analyzing labor costs, and writing reports.
• 0.5Solve problems in a number of engineering fields, such as mechanical, chemical, electrical, civil, nuclear, and aerospace.
• 0.6Plan and evaluate new projects, consulting with other engineers and corporate executives, as necessary.
• 1.5Review new product plans, and make recommendations for material selection, based on design objectives such as strength, weight, heat resistance, electrical conductivity, and cost.
• 0.8Design processing plants and equipment.
• 1.8Modify properties of metal alloys, using thermal and mechanical treatments.
• 1.5Guide technical staff in developing materials for specific uses in projected products or devices.
• 1.5Plan and implement laboratory operations to develop material and fabrication procedures that meet cost, product specification, and performance standards.
• 1.5Determine appropriate methods for fabricating and joining materials.
• 1.8Conduct training sessions on new material products, applications, or manufacturing methods for customers and their employees.
• 2Supervise production and testing processes in industrial settings, such as metal refining facilities, smelting or foundry operations, or nonmetallic materials production operations.
• 2.5Write for technical magazines, journals, and trade association publications.
• 0.5Teach in colleges and universities.
• 1Present technical information at conferences.

4.8% of Materials Engineers tasks can be automated with AI or robotics