Summary Materials Engineer in Alberta

Find key facts and figures about working as a materials engineer. The following information is applicable to all Metallurgical and materials engineers (NOC 21322).

Description

Metallurgical and materials engineers conduct studies of the properties and characteristics of metals and other non-metallic materials and plan, design and develop machinery and processes to concentrate, extract, refine and process metals, alloys and other materials such as ceramics, semiconductors and composite materials. They are employed in consulting engineering firms, mining, metal processing and manufacturing companies, and in government, research and educational institutions.

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Requirements

University

This occupation usually requires a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate).

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Wages

$58.40/hour

Median wage in Alberta

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Prospects

Limited

The job prospects are limited in Alberta

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Jobs

1 job

advertised in Canada

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Competencies

  • Product Design
  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Decision Making
  • Numeracy

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