Materials engineer, Kaipūhanga rawa
Also known as
- Corrosion engineer, metallurgist, sheetmetal engineer, armament engineer, hydrometallurgical engineer, metallographer, process engineer
Materials engineers design, develop and test new and improved machinery, processes and materials used to make products. They may review new products and advise on suitable materials.
Your pay could be
$55K
Lower
$69K to $113K
Most common
$146K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
4 years
Materials engineers
- usually work regular business hours but may work evenings and weekends
- usually work in offices, workshops, laboratories and factories
- may work in hazardous conditions involving chemicals
- need to be accurate, safety conscious and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- design materials, machinery and processes
- test materials, machinery and processes
- analyse data to guide design decisions
- oversee material creation
- monitor how materials are used
- plan how materials should be used
- review plans for environmental impacts
Investigative
Practical
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need a qualification to become a materials engineer and experience may be useful.
You need
- a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering or similar area
You may need
- a Postgraduate Diploma in Materials Engineering or similar
- experience in similar work
- to be a member of a professional organisation like Engineering New Zealand
- a driver licence
- to pass a drug test
If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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