Ceramic Engineer
Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers.
At a Glance
Ceramic Engineer. Top skills: Systems Of Measurement, Research And Development, Verbal Communication Skills.
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Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Materials Engineers
Median Wage
$108,310/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+5.7%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (20)
Systems Of Measurement
Research And Development
Metal Forming
Statistical Modeling
Engineering Support
Experimental Data
Statistical Process Controls
Development Environment
Statistics
Design of Experiments (DOE)
Industrial Engineering
Experimentation
New Product Development
Process Improvement
Collaborative Research
Product Improvement
Define Measure Analyze Improve And Control (DMAIC)
Six Sigma Methodology
Research Reports
Materials Processing
Common Skills (7)
Verbal Communication Skills
Multitasking
Leadership
Technical Curiosity
Presentations
Self-Motivation
Related Specializations
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