Engineering field · Process, chemistry & materials
Materials engineering
Typical tasks
- Material selection and specification
- Materials testing and metallography
- Failure analyses
- Joining and welding technology
Focus areas
Focus: Metallic materials
Focus: Failure analysis
Focus: Welding technology
Standards and regulations
What engineers in Materials engineering should know depending on the task. Enter the ones important for your project as requirements; the matching checks each one.
- DIN EN ISO 6892 tensile testing
- DIN EN ISO 6506 to 6508 hardness testing
- VDA 6.3 and IATF 16949 in the automotive environment
- Material standards DIN EN 10027 (steel designations)
Frequently asked questions
Why do companies bring materials engineers into a project?
For material selection and changes, failure analyses after component failure, heat treatment, corrosion protection and qualifying new suppliers. Failure analyses need lab access; selection and evaluation can often be done remotely.
How do I find freelance engineers for Materials engineering?
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