Group
Occupation
241133 Materials Engineer
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
241133 Materials Engineer
Investigates the properties of metals, ceramics, polymers, and other materials to assess and develop their engineering and commercial applications, such as in the design of composite materials, corrosion resistance and protection, and welding and fabrication.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Specialisations
- Corrosion Engineer
- Materials Welding Engineer
- Physical Metallurgist
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Researches and analyses the properties of various materials to produce new composite materials
- Tests materials under different conditions to examine their properties and behaviour to determine their use in various applications or in the development of new technologies
- Analyses the results of laboratory testing on faulty materials to determine the causes of material defects and develop solutions
- Studies the performance of materials to evaluate their deterioration rate under different conditions and identify main factors contributing to degradation
- Produces cost estimates and analyses the feasibility of using different materials in engineering projects
- Conducts analysis on welds to identify welding issues, associated risks, and provide or develop solutions and appropriate mitigation methods