Materials Science and Technology is the study of solid materials and their properties. The composition and structure of these materials are studied thoroughly.
What can I do (Roles Available) ?
Materials Engineer
Metallurgist
Metallurgical Engineer
Research Scientist
Where can I work?
BHEL
NTPC
Indian Oil Corporation
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
Hindustan Copper Ltd
Vedanta Resources Ltd
Magma Metals
ASARCO
Kennametal
Lockheed Martin
Applied Materials
GE Aerospace
Northop Grumman Corporation
Amec Foster Wheeler
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Magna International
Honeywell
NA
Independent Materials
Science Consultant
Positives
High demand
High growth
High pay
Challenging work
Plethora of opportunities
Challenges
High pressure job
Long working hours
Exposure to dangerous materials
Possibility of health hazards
Key Skills Required
Domain knowledge T
Technical skills
Innovation
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Knowledge of materials & their properties
Multitasking
Time management
Critical thinking
Problem-solving
What Should I study ?
Pathway 1
Class XII in Science stream; BE/B.Tech (Metallurgy & Materials Engineering); M.Tech (Materials Science & Technology); PhD.
Pathway 2
Class XII in Science stream; BE/B.Tech (Metallurgical Engineering); M.Tech (Materials Science); PhD.