In fact, a Material Engineer is directly involved in the aspect of material selection, quality control, component failure analysis and Research and Development (R&D) in new materials.
Every product to be produced, from design to processing system will require materials which usually consist of metals, polymers, ceramics or composites. Hence, the role of a Materials Engineer will be crucial especially when it involves selection of suitable material and processing. Career opportunities for graduates in this field are very wide including metal and non-metal manufacturing industry, quality control, research (R&D), consultancy and education.
Thus, the career in the field of materials engineering is wide open covering all sectors-public, statutory and private sector. This covers the automotive, manufacturing and factory, processing, research and development, service and consultancy, petroleum and petrochemical industry, electronic and semi-conductor as well as the aerospace industry. In moving towards an industralised nation, the role of a Materials Engineer will be very important especially in producing advanced materials.
Programme Objectives
- Graduates are able to apply their knowledge and skill to design, analyse and evaluate mechanical engineering systems with in-depth knowledge in engineering materials.
- Graduates are able to identify and solve engineering problems systematically, critically, creatively and analytically.
- Graduates are competent, possess leadership qualities and able to act professionally in the field of mechanical and materials engineering.
- Graduates are able to communicate effectively and address issues related to social, cultural and environment.
- Graduates are able to undertake lifelong learning and adapt to the changing environment.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Each graduate will demonstrate the following abilities upon graduation;
- Ability to acquire knowledge and understanding of science and engineering principles relevant to mechanical and materials engineering.
- Ability to apply knowledge, techniques and tools in solving problems relevant to mechanical and materials engineering.
- Ability to design and critically evaluate components, processes or systems related to mechanical engineering.
- Ability to test, characterize, and correlate structure to process, material behavior and performance for materials selection purpose in engineering applications.
- Ability to manage engineeering projects.
- Ability to prepare, submit and present quality technical reports within a given time frame.
- Ability to communicate effectively as an engineer.
- Ability to work as a team.
- Ability to adapt to technical changes taking into consideration cultural, political and environmental issues.
- Ability to continue in lifelong learning.
- Ability to practice professional ethics and execute work with sensitivity towards workers safety and health, the environment, and those with special needs.
