Diploma in MATERIAL ENGINEERING

Job Prospects

Exact tasks vary according to the industry, the specific material you work with and the size of the organisation you work for, but there are a number of activities common to most posts. These include:

• selecting the best combination of materials for specific purposes;
• testing materials to assess how resistant they are to heat, corrosion or chemical attack;
• analyzing data using computer modelling software;
• assessing materials for specific qualities (such as electrical conductivity, durability, renewability);
• developing prototypes;
• considering the implications for waste and other environmental pollution issues of any product or process;
• advising on the adaptability of a plant to new processes and materials;
• working to solve problems arising during the manufacturing process or with the finished product, such as those caused by daily wear and tear or a change of environment;
• supervising quality control throughout the construction and production process;
• monitoring plant conditions and material reactions during use;
• helping to ensure that products comply with national and international legal and quality standards;
• advising on inspection, maintenance and repair procedures;
• liaising with colleagues in manufacturing, technical and scientific support, purchasing and marketing;
• supervising the work of materials engineering technicians and other staff;
• considering the costs implications of materials used and alternatives, in terms of both time and money;
• taking account of energy usage in manufacturing and in-service energy saving, e.g. in transport and construction applications.

At senior level, the work is likely to involve more innovative research or greater management responsibility. The latter will call for a range of additional skills that are not necessarily part of the routine work of a materials engineer.

Remuneration

Salary levels may be influenced by the exact area in which you work and are often higher in what are considered to be ‘leading edge’ technologies, such as telecommunications and biomedical engineering.

Income figures are intended as a guide only.

Project Work

Candidates are required to submit a Referee / Project Report to complete the requirement of the Technician Membership Examination(TMIIE-DIPIIE-DMIIE).

A candidate of Technician Membership Examination(TMIIE-DIPIIE-DMIIE) can take up submission of his report only after he has obtained a pass in Part-I of TMIIE-DIPIIE-DMIIE Examination and only after he/she has appeared and obtained 40% marks in at least 5 subjects of Part-I of TMIIE-DIPIIE-DMIIE Examination.

Project Report / Referee Report

Each candidate appearing for Technician Membership Examination under the scheme of examination as approved by Govt. of India, is required to submit the Project Report in bound volumes.

Project Report detailed requirements and Project Report applications form is given in Institution website .The Project Report Application should be submitted with a fee.

Final pass Certificate will be issued only after Project Report is approved. Candidate is also required to pay certification fee and submit experience certificate for minimum period of 3½ years on employer’s letterhead.