Abstract

The demand for newer, improved materials is inherent in all types of industries. Hence, a material science engineer can find employment in many different fields.

A material science engineer works with a variety of materials like glass, ceramics, rubber, plastics, chemicals, polymers, minerals and even textiles. Hence, a qualification in any of these subjects is also a good way of finding employment. For career progression, one can always follow it up with a degree in material science engineering.

Introduction

Materials scientists and engineers study the structure and composition of materials on scales ranging from the electronic and atomic through the microscopic to the macroscopic. They develop new materials, improve traditional materials, and produce materials reliably and economically through synthesis and processing.

Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) combines engineering, physics and chemistry principles to solve real-world problems associated with nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology, energy, manufacturing and other major engineering disciplines.

Course Object

Materials science course covers a diverse types of materials (e.g., metals, polymers, ceramics, liquid crystals, composites) for a broad range of applications (e.g., energy, construction, electronics, biotechnology, nanotechnology) employing modern processing and discovery principles (e.g., casting, additive manufacturing, coating, evaporation, plasma and radiation processing, artificial intelligence, and computer simulations).

Key features

Irrespective of which industry a material science engineer is employed in, there are some common responsibilities associated with this profession.

• Selecting best combination of materials based on purported use
• Testing and assessing materials
• Developing prototypes
• Assisting production team during scale-up phase
• Troubleshooting
• Quality Control testing
• Advising management on suitability, feasibility, profitably, environmental impact of material
• Evaluating economic viability of material for commercial production