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17-2131.00   Materials Engineers

O*NET SOC Title
Lay Titles
Failure Analysis Technician
O*NET SOC Description
O*NET SOC Tasks
Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or product design objectives.
Guide technical staff in developing materials for specific uses in projected products or devices.
Present technical information at conferences.
Replicate the characteristics of materials and their components, using computers.
Supervise the work of technologists, technicians, and other engineers and scientists.
Write for technical magazines, journals, and trade association publications.
Detailed Work Activities
Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
Evaluate technical data to determine effect on designs or plans.
Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.