Materials Engineers

Does not pass

• Supervise the work of technologists, technicians, and other engineers and scientists.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 7.0% of the role's time · $179M

• Design and direct the testing or control of processing procedures.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 6.8% of the role's time · $176M

• Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or product design objectives.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 6.8% of the role's time · $175M

• Solve problems in a number of engineering fields, such as mechanical, chemical, electrical, civil, nuclear, and aerospace.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 6.6% of the role's time · $170M

• Determine appropriate methods for fabricating and joining materials.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.1% of the role's time · $156M

• Analyze product failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of problems and develop solutions.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 6.0% of the role's time · $156M

• Conduct or supervise tests on raw materials or finished products to ensure their quality.

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.0% of the role's time · $155M

• Monitor material performance, and evaluate its deterioration.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.7% of the role's time · $148M

• Guide technical staff in developing materials for specific uses in projected products or devices.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 5.3% of the role's time · $138M

• Plan and implement laboratory operations to develop material and fabrication procedures that meet cost, product specification, and performance standards.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.2% of the role's time · $135M

• Supervise production and testing processes in industrial settings, such as metal refining facilities, smelting or foundry operations, or nonmetallic materials production operations.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.6% of the role's time · $118M

• Plan and evaluate new projects, consulting with other engineers and corporate executives, as necessary.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.6% of the role's time · $118M

• Review new product plans, and make recommendations for material selection, based on design objectives such as strength, weight, heat resistance, electrical conductivity, and cost.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.4% of the role's time · $114M

• Perform managerial functions, such as preparing proposals and budgets, analyzing labor costs, and writing reports.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.4% of the role's time · $113M

• Modify properties of metal alloys, using thermal and mechanical treatments.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.9% of the role's time · $102M

• Write for technical magazines, journals, and trade association publications.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.2% of the role's time · $82.6M

• Teach in colleges and universities.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.1% of the role's time · $80.5M

• Present technical information at conferences.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.1% of the role's time · $79.7M · waiting on a check

• Conduct training sessions on new material products, applications, or manufacturing methods for customers and their employees.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.9% of the role's time · $73.6M

• Design processing plants and equipment.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.0% of the role's time · $25.8M