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Materials Engineer

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JOB OUTLOOK

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What To Learn

High School

What high school courses should you take if you're interested in this career? Get your answers from the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics cluster Engineering and Technology pathway.

Beyond High School

Here's a list of programs that you should consider if you're interested in this career:

Education Level

Education training and experience are required at different levels for success in different occupations.

Bachelor's degree

Materials engineers typically need a bachelor's degree in materials science and engineering or in a related engineering field. Completing internships and cooperative engineering programs while in school may be helpful for gaining hands-on experience.

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Additional Information

This is tricky stuff. The fundamentals of materials engineering include thermodynamics and kinetics, phase transformations, head and mass transfer, mathematics, physics, chemistry, solid mechanics and fluid dynamics.

The United States requires entry-level engineers to have a bachelor's degree in their field of engineering. Job seekers must also pass certification tests administered by the university prior to graduation.

Extra Requirements

Licensure for materials engineers is not as common as it is for other engineering occupations, nor it is required for entry-level positions. A Professional Engineering (PE) license, which allows for higher levels of leadership and independence, can be acquired later in one’s career. Certification in the field of metallography, the science and art of dealing with the structure of metals and alloys, is available through ASM International and other materials science organizations.

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