Skills
42 skills are associated with this occupation.
0 skills selected
Essential knowledge
15 skills
Essential skills / competences
10 skills
Optional knowledge
10 skills
Optional skills / competences
7 skills
Overview
Material stress analysts use engineering software, structural analysis and test data to study static, stability and fatigue behaviour in machines, products and structures.
In job descriptions, look for CAE software, material mechanics, solid mechanics, 3D models, stress resistance, engineering drawings, technical documentation, design reviews, test plans and stress-strain reports.
Explore this occupation
Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
The role turns drawings, models and test assumptions into structural analysis of stress, strain, stability and fatigue for machines, products or primary and secondary structures.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes CAE software, 3D modelling, material mechanics, solid mechanics, analytical calculations, virtual models, stress-resistance analysis, test data and technical reports.
Salary context
Salary context depends on analysis complexity, safety impact, material range, simulation tools, responsibility in design reviews, documentation standards, test-plan involvement and how much improvement advice the role owns.
Career paths
Progression can lead toward senior stress analysis, structural test planning, materials engineering, simulation methods, design review leadership, product improvement or specialist work in vehicle, aircraft or machinery structures.
Good to know
Check whether a vacancy is centred on calculations, CAE simulation, physical stress tests, reporting or design-review support. Strong adverts name materials, structures, software, drawings, fatigue cases, test data and report ownership.
Editorial note
This guide gives editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
Map overview
Zoom and click to see available jobs.
— Jobs total — Countries with jobs
Alternative labels
structural engineer
materials stress analyst material analyst
stress analyst
material stress-strain analyst
materials analyst
materials stress technician
aircraft body stress analyst
stress technician
stress tester
materials stress analyst
aviation stress analyst
stress-strain analyst
aeroplane stress analyst
structure engineer
airframe stress analyst
Occupation group
mechanical engineering technician (3115.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/b9296f1a-a68b-4ac7-9904-f2cf1374fbaf |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3115.1.10 |
| ISCO group | 3115 |
| Concept type | Occupation |