Materials Engineers
Architecture and EngineeringAI Impact Assessment
This job may see some changes due to AI, but human skills remain important.
Materials Engineers with an AI automation risk score of 37%. Analysis includes 21 core tasks.
Safer Career Paths
Materials Scientists
30% AI Risk
Human-centered work and decision ownership.
Chemical Engineers
31% AI Risk
Human-centered work and decision ownership.
Manufacturing Engineers
36% AI Risk
Higher ambiguity and stakeholder alignment.
Key Tasks
Design processing plants and equipment.
Teach in colleges and universities.
Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or product design objectives.
Present technical information at conferences.
Analyze product failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of problems and develop solutions.
Design and direct the testing or control of processing procedures.
Monitor material performance
Conduct or supervise tests on raw materials or finished products to ensure their quality.
Upskilling Courses
Data Sources
Analysis based on O*NET data