ANZSCO 233112 Materials Engineer
Materials engineers design chemical process systems for operations such as extracting and sorting components, causing chemical changes, conveying heat, testing, and assessing fuels. Throughout the identification and evaluation of materials suited to particular product applications, materials engineers collaborate with material producers. There might be registration or licensing requirements.
Skill Level: Level 1 or Equivalent
Skill Assessment Authority: Engineers Australia (EA) / Australian Institute of Management (AIM)
Specializations of Materials Engineer
- Metallurgical Engineer (Physical Metallurgy or Extractive Metallurgy)
- Polymer Engineer (Plastics and Polymers Specialist)
- Ceramic Engineer
On the Occupation List of Materials Engineer:
- 489 (S/T) Occupations List
- 482 TSS Visa Medium Term List
- 407 Training visa occupations List
- 482 TSS Visa Regional Occupation List
- 189 Skilled Independent and Family Sponsored 489
- Occupations List and 485 Graduate Work Stream
- 190 State/Territory Sponsored
- 186 ENS Visa Occupations List
- 187 RSMS Visa Occupations List
- 491 – Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) Occupation List
- 494 – Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) – Employer-sponsored stream
Not on the Occupation List of Materials Engineer:
- 482 TSS Visa Short-Term List
Visa Provision for Materials Engineer
This occupation is classified as high-demand in Australia and is listed on the MLTSSL. As such, individuals may be able to apply for visas through the General Skilled Migration (GSM) Program, including the Skilled Independent Subclass 189, Skilled Work Regional Subclass 491, and Skilled Nominated Subclass 190 visas. If you have a job offer, you may be qualified to apply for an employer-sponsored visa.
⋙ Unit Group 2331
Materials and Chemistry Engineers play a crucial role in the design and preparation of chemical process system specifications. Engineers are also responsible for developing and maintaining commercial-scale chemical facilities and overseeing industrial processing and manufacture of items undergoing physical and chemical transformation. Chemical and materials engineers also investigate the properties of metals, ceramics, polymers, and other substances and assess and develop their technological and commercial uses.
Skill Level Required
This unit group includes occupations that typically require a bachelor’s degree or higher for proficiency. However, in some cases, an individual with at least five years of relevant experience and vendor certification may be considered qualified without a formal degree. In some instances, formal qualifications and additional on-the-job training or experience may be necessary to meet the requirements for these occupations, which are classified as ANZSCO Skill Level 1.
Exceptions for Unit Group 2335
- Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
- Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states
- Countries free from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK, Canada, New Zealand, the US, and Ireland. Where mandatory licensing or registration is required, you must demonstrate a level of English sufficient to meet licensing/registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.
Occupations in this Group
- Chemical engineer ANZSCO code 233111
- Material Engineer ANZSCO code 233112
Language Proficiency to be Eligible
- IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
- OET result with a minimum grade of B in all sections;
- TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
- PTE Academic with a min score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking, and 65 overall.
Materials Engineer ' Responsibilities '
- Investigate the properties and behavior of materials such as metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, and nanomaterials.
- Develop new materials or modify existing ones to improve performance and durability.
- Conduct laboratory and field tests to evaluate strength, hardness, corrosion resistance, and thermal behavior.
- Use techniques like microscopy, spectroscopy, and mechanical testing to study material structures.
- Develop or refine production methods to enhance efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
- Work closely with production teams to ensure optimal material usage and minimal waste.
- Analyze material or component failures to identify root causes.
- Propose improvements in design, composition, or manufacturing processes to prevent recurrence.
- Monitor materials during manufacturing to ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
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