Materials Engineer

Job Description:

A materials engineer studies different types of materials down to the atomic level to grow the understanding of what we use. They often develop and experiment with new materials as well. As well as this they synthesize what they learn in order for companies to use.

Salary average: $100,140 per year, $48.15 per hour

Occupational Outlook:

Lighting designer demand is projected to grow 5% every year.

Links to Learn More About This Career:

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/materials-engineers.htm

https://www.uky.edu/academics/undergraduate/engineering/materials-engineering

https://ceas.uc.edu/academics/departments/mechanical-materials-engineering/materials-science-and-engineering.html

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in materials science and engineering

Completing internships and other engineering related projects

University of Kentucky

Address: Lexington, KY

Website: www.uky.edu

Information on the Major: https://www.uky.edu/academics/undergraduate/engineering/materials-engineering

Northern Kentucky university

Address: South of Cincinnati, OH

Website: www.nku.edu

Information on the Major: https://www.nku.edu/academics/artsci/programs/undergraduate/mechanical-manufacturing-engineering-technology.html/

University of Cincinnati

Address: Cincinnati, OH

Website: ceas.cu.edu

Information on the Major: https://ceas.uc.edu/academics/departments/mechanical-materials-engineering/materials-science-and-engineering.html

Soft Skills, Characteristics, and/or Abilities Need For This Career:

Use of microscopes and other similar equipment
Computer technology
Knowledge of materials and current advancements being made

Software Knowledge Needed For This Career:

Any microscope related technologies and programs

Pros and Cons to Choosing This Career

Pros (Positives to this Career)

Continually growing
Very high paying
Lots of job opportunities

Cons (Negatives to this Career)

Very difficult in college
Previous experience is hard to get
Complex subject

Typical Working Conditions For This Career:

Inside an office typically, often spending time in a lab. As well as this the hours are relatively stable regular day hours

Career Researched By: Nate Knowles

Sources & Citations

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/materials-engineers.htm

https://www.uky.edu/academics/undergraduate/engineering/materials-engineering

https://ceas.uc.edu/academics/departments/mechanical-materials-en