Responsibilities

Tasks

• Supervise technologists, technicians and other engineers and scientists
• Conduct studies on the properties of materials and characteristics of materials
• Design, develop and specify processes for moulding, forming and thermal treatment of metals, alloys, ceramics and other materials
• Conduct chemical and physical analytical studies, failure analyses and operational testing, and recommend materials and corrosion control measures
• Co-ordinate production testing and control of metal refining, smelting or foundry operations
• Conduct research into the properties, composition and production of materials such as ceramics and composite materials

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Glass or ceramic products

Area of work experience

• Research and development

Area of specialization

• Ceramic or porcelain application