SOC 17-2131: 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.
Part of 17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 17-2000 Engineers 17-2130 Materials Engineers
SOC 17-2131 links to 5 CIP 2020 programs in the NCES and BLS crosswalk.
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Which programs match SOC 17-2131?
SOC 17-2131 links to 5 CIP 2020 programs in the NCES and BLS crosswalk. The match list on this page links each program.
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