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Overview
Materials engineers research, test and design materials for industrial use, from metals, glass and chemicals to rubber, textiles, composites and thermoplastics.
In job descriptions, look for material testing, laboratory experiments, composition analysis, advanced materials, quality assurance, damage assessment, recycling, prototypes and manufacturing process improvement.
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Materials engineers connect laboratory evidence with manufacturing decisions. They analyse composition, run tests, compare prototypes and advise on whether a material suits a product, process, damage case or recycling route.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes material mechanics, advanced materials, analytical chemistry, composites, thermoplastics, quality standards and manufacturing processes. Specialization can focus on metals, polymers, textiles, semiconductors or sustainable building materials.
Salary context
Salary context depends on research depth, laboratory responsibility, product criticality, design authority, testing procedure ownership and how directly the engineer influences manufacturing or quality decisions.
Career paths
Career paths can move toward senior materials specialist work, product development, failure analysis, quality assurance, recycling technology, research coordination or engineering management.
Good to know
Check whether vacancies name the material family, lab methods, prototype work, damage assessment, quality standards, production support and whether the role is research-led or factory-facing.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Engineering activities and related technical consultancy
This is one example. Other occupations in this activity include nanoengineer, acoustical engineer and fire prevention and protection engineer.
Explore this activityTechnical testing and analysis
This occupation may also occur in this activity. Other occupations there include nanoengineer, acoustical engineer and test engineer.
Explore this activityResearch and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Another possibility is this activity. Other occupations there include nanoengineer, bioengineer and biomedical engineer.
Explore this activityThese examples offer an overview but do not show every economic activity where the occupation may occur.
About this information
The selection is based on how occupations are connected to economic activities in ESCO and NACE. Only a few examples are shown to make the information easier to use. The occupations were selected because they are close in occupation area and important skills. The examples are not a ranking. They do not show where most people work, where demand is highest, or which occupation is best suited to a particular person.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 2
Materials Scientists
19-2032.00
Exact relationship
The official mapping treats the O*NET and ESCO occupations as closely equivalent.
Open in O*NETMaterials Engineers
17-2131.00
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETSource and method
These relationships come from the official European Commission O*NET–ESCO crosswalk.
Relationship direction: O*NET occupation to ESCO occupation.
Several O*NET occupations can point to the same ESCO occupation, and one O*NET occupation can point to several ESCO occupations.
AltoTrail preserves the source relationship type. The order is technical and does not show which occupation is best, most relevant or recommended.
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NACE Rev. 2.1
Economic activities linked to this occupation.
72.1Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering71.12Engineering activities and related technical consultancy24Manufacture of basic metals71.2Technical testing and analysis22Manufacture of rubber and plastic products25Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment20Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products13Manufacture of textiles23Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
Alternative labels
construction materials engineering expert
materials engineering consultant
building materials engineering consultant
ceramic engineer
building materials engineer
construction materials engineer
materials engineering adviser
material engineer
battery materials engineer
construction materials engineering adviser
advanced materials engineer
building materials engineering expert
construction materials engineering specialist
materials engineering expert
building materials engineering adviser
construction materials engineering consultant
materials engineering specialist
building materials engineering specialist
Occupation group
Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified (2149)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/4a375b68-88a0-4e5f-99ce-9b01341dfb81 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2149.11 |
| ISCO group | 2149 |
| Concept type | Occupation |