Materials Engineer Career Research and Resources
Georgia Tech College of Engineering
Assisted with an ongoing research project involving an underwater sensor based on the sensory nerves from the lateral line of blind cavefish. Research conducted was specific to tuning interfacial properties of parylene C films and polyethylene glycol hydrogels to produce selectively bonded and high aspect ratio hydrogel structures on parylene C coated substrates.
Avg. Salary: $24,500 · Company Rank: Not Available
Georgia Tech Research Institute
Assisted with an ongoing research project involving fabrication techniques of a novel sound absorption material for turbine engine exhaust ducts. Acquired hands on experience with electroless plating of nickel and high temperature furnace treatments under oxidizing, reducing and inert conditions.
Avg. Salary: $24,500 · Company Rank: Not Available
ASI System Integration
Facilitated installation of several hundred new computer terminals in Grady Health System; Prepared several hundred computers for repurposing with EBAN software.
Avg. Salary: $47,500 · Company Rank: Not Available
Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Characterized internal curing properties of cement-cellulose composites; Authored a journal article on a novel characterization method developed during research: N.A. Johansen, M. J. Millard, A. Mezencevova, V.Y. Garas, K.E. Kurtis. "New method for determination of absorption capacity of internal curing agents," Cement and Concrete Research, vol. 39, pp. 65-68, 2009.
Avg. Salary: $47,500 · Company Rank: Not Available
nGimat
Developed processes to desulfurize and increase the hydrogen production of fuels; Characterized process results through gas chromatography MS and TCD.
Avg. Salary: $47,500 · Company Rank: Not Available
nGimat
Optimized chemical synthesis and purification methods for ionic fluids; Characterized resulting samples through FT-IR and melting point determination.
Avg. Salary: $47,500 · Company Rank: Not Available
Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering
Analyzed characterization data for matrix-assisted-pulsed-laser-evaporation deposited films; Authored a conference paper outlining the findings from the films: R.J. Narayan, N. Johansen, J. Horowitz, A. Doraiswamy, T. Patz, R. Modi, and D.B. Chrisey, "Matrix Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation of biodegradable Poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) thin films," in Medical Device Materials III: Proceedings of the Materials & Proce...
Avg. Salary: $47,500 · Company Rank: Not Available
Hanna Steel Corp,
Manage Staff of Quality auditors. Manage material testing and certification program. Develop idea, methods to help improve customer satisfaction and product quality. Utilize Metallurgical skill in material claims and defense of claims. Develop and review customer specifications.
Avg. Salary: $52,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
UAB MATERIALS SCIENCE ENGINEERING DEPT.,
• Worked with a team of research students and professors on various research projects simultaneously, in the area of composite materials • Processed various fiber reinforced composites using techniques such as: thermoplastic impregnation, compression molding, hand lay-up and vacuum infusion • Conducted high velocity ballistic testing on reinforced composite plates • Assisted with maintenance and repair of processing equipm...
Avg. Salary: $52,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
University of Texas at Arlington
Carrying out extensive literature survey to enhance knowledge and understanding Perform experiments, produce results, and interpret data Use characterization tools for understanding mechanisms and/or chemistries Make presentations and give progress updates, as and when required
Avg. Salary: $0 · Company Rank: Not Available
