"High technology manufacturing enterprises are on the increase in Singapore and often the role of materials in these industries is crucial to their success. As a result there is a growing demand for competent Materials Engineers who have a sound understanding of the synthesis and processing, structure, properties, and performance of materials, and their inter-relationships."

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Equipped with specialised knowledge on the properties and manipulation of materials, Materials Engineers easily fit into technology-based industries where they can apply their technical expertise on advanced technologies that are increasingly being employed in manufacturing practices.

Jobs related to Materials Engineering

1. Materials Engineer
A Materials Engineer carries out regular inspection of the manufacturing plant to ensure that the plant is functioning to its optimum capacity.

2. Research and Development (R&D) Materials Scientist
An R&D Materials Scientist develops a specialised knowledge on the fundamentals of material behaviour through research and experimentation. He or she is also concerned with establishing the industrial applications for newly developed materials, and monitoring their subsequent interactions during product use.

3. Metallurgical Engineer
Metallurgical Engineers specialise in the study of metals, alloys and radioactive materials. They develop an in-depth knowledge of both the physical and chemical characteristics of metals and alloys. In addition, they design and carry out investigative studies to further ascertain the behaviour of metals and alloys under different applications. In the course of their investigative work, they also gain technical expertise in handling advanced instruments to characterise the microstructural morphology as well as chemistry of the metallurgical samples.

4. Installation Engineer
An Installation Engineer is concerned with providing technical support for customers. In addition, he or she is involved in training customers on both instrument and software applications.

5. Test Engineer
A Test Engineer plays a leading role in supporting the production line. They maintain testers to ensure that the downtime is kept within the targeted figures. He or she also develops hardware, software and test systems. In addition, he or she seeks to improve the reliability and effectiveness of test systems by initiating and implementing the relevant programs and projects.

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