Metallurgist Career

*A job as a Metallurgist falls under the broader career category of Materials Engineers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Materials Engineers : 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.

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