Material mechanics

Description

The behaviour of solid objects when subjected to stresses and strains, and the methods to calculate these stresses and strains.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 9 occupations
  • Optional in 24 occupations
  • Total: 33 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)

Essential for

  • Marine engineering technician
    Marine engineering technicians carry out technical functions to help marine engineers with the design, development, manufacturing, and testing processes, installation, and maintena…
  • Aerospace engineering technician
    Aerospace engineering technicians work with aerospace engineers to operate, maintain and test equipment used on aircraft and spacecraft. They review blueprints and instructions to …
  • Automotive designer
    An Automotive Designer is a creative professional who designs and develops the exterior and interior aesthetics of vehicles, blending engineering with visual artistry to create car…
  • Product development engineering technician
    Product development engineering technicians improve efficiency of product development, set up equipment and develop and test solutions to solve technical problems. They work closel…
  • Automotive engineering technician
    Automotive engineering technicians work with automotive engineers to operate, repair, maintain and test equipment used in motor vehicles. In some environments, such as an airport, …
  • Materials engineer
    Materials engineers research and design new or improved materials for a diverse number of applications. They analyse the composition of materials, conduct experiments, and develop …
  • Mechanical engineer
    A Mechanical Engineer designs, develops, and maintains mechanical systems and devices used in industries such as manufacturing, energy, automotive, aerospace, and robotics. They ap…
  • Material stress analyst
    Material stress analysts plan and use software to perform structural analyses, including static, stability and fatigue analyses on various machines. They develop an analysis of pri…
  • Surface treatment operator
    Surface treatment operators apply chemicals and paint to the material surface in order to protect against corrosion. They calculate the materials needed for surface protection. Oth…

Optional for

  • Aerospace engineering drafter
    Aerospace engineering drafters convert the aerospace engineers' designs into technical drawings usually using computer-aided design programs. Their drawings detail dimensions, fast…
  • Satellite engineer
    Satellite engineers develop, test and oversee the manufacture of satellite systems and satellite programmes. They may also develop software programs, collect and research data, and…
  • Rotating equipment engineer
    Rotating equipment engineers develop designs and specifications for rotating equipment according to any applicable standards. They also provide technical expertise and help ensure …
  • Marine engineering drafter
    Marine engineering drafters convert the marine engineers' designs into technical drawings usually using software. Their drawings detail dimensions, fastening and assembling methods…
  • Asphalt plant operator
    Asphalt plant operators extract raw materials such as sand and stones and operate mobile equipment for their transport to the plant. They tend automated machines to crush and sort……
  • Automotive engineering drafter
    Automotive engineering drafters convert the automotive engineers' designs into technical drawings usually using software. Their drawings detail dimensions, fastening and assembling…
  • Mechanical engineering drafter
    Mechanical engineering drafters convert mechanical engineers' designs and sketches into technical drawings detailing dimensions, fastening and assembling methods, and other specifi…
  • Rolling stock engineering drafter
    Rolling stock engineering drafters convert the rolling stock engineers' designs into technical drawings usually using software. Their drawings detail dimensions, fastening and asse…
  • Packing machinery engineer
    Packing machinery engineers are in charge of and responsible for packaging machinery. They maintain and improve technical standards, analyse results, set up improvement plans, and …
  • Industrial engineer
    An Industrial Engineer designs, analyzes, and optimizes systems that integrate people, materials, equipment, and energy to improve productivity and efficiency across industries. Th…
  • Naval architect
    Naval architects design, build, maintain and repair all types of boats from pleasure crafts to naval vessels, including submarines. They analyse floating structures and take variou…
  • Computer-aided design operator
    Computer-aided design operators use computer hardware and software in order to add the technical dimensions to computer aided design drawings. Computer-aided design operators ensur…
  • Tooling engineer
    Tooling engineers design new tools for manufacturing equipment. They prepare tooling quotation requests. They estimate costs and delivery time, manage tooling construction follow-u…
  • Fluid power engineer
    Fluid power engineers supervise the assembly, installation, maintenance, and testing of fluid power equipment in accordance with specified manufacturing processes. They create desi…
  • Vocational teacher
    Vocational teachers instruct students in their specialised field of study, which is predominantly practical in nature. They provide theoretical instruction in service of the practi…
  • Industrial tool design engineer
    Industrial tool design engineers design various industrial tools in accordance with customer needs, manufacturing requirements, and building specifications. They test the designs, …
  • Container equipment design engineer
    Container equipment design engineers design equipment to contain products or liquids, according to set specifications, such as boilers or pressure vessels. They test the designs, l…
  • Aerodynamics engineer
    An Aerodynamics Engineer specializes in studying how air interacts with solid objects, particularly aircraft, spacecraft, and vehicles, to optimize their performance, efficiency, a…
  • Agricultural equipment design engineer
    Agricultural equipment design engineers apply knowledge of engineering and biological science to solve various agricultural problems such as soil and water conservation and the pro…
  • Mechanical engineering technician
    Mechanical engineering technicians provide technical support to mechanical engineers in producing and manufacturing mechanical machinery. They help make designs and adjustments and…
  • Marine engineer
    Marine engineers design, build, maintain and repair the hull, mechanical, electronic equipment and auxiliary systems such as engines, pumps, heating, ventilation, generator sets. T…
  • Aerospace engineer
    An Aerospace Engineer designs, develops, tests, and oversees the production of aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and related systems. They apply advanced principles of physics, aer…
  • Surface engineer
    A Surface Engineer specializes in modifying and improving the properties of material surfaces to enhance their performance, durability, and appearance. Their work focuses on protec…
  • Chemical engineer
    A Chemical Engineer is a professional who applies principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and engineering to design, develop, and optimize processes for producing chemicals,…

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