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A Plastics Engineer develops and optimises plastic materials and products for various applications. You might work in industries such as manufacturing, automotive, or consumer goods. Plastics Engineers focus on designing and testing plastic components, improving material properties, and ensuring quality and efficiency in production processes. You’ll apply your knowledge to solve problems related to plastic fabrication and performance.
Plastics Engineers play a key role in advancing material technology and production techniques. You’ll need to be innovative, analytical, and detail-oriented. Collaboration with other engineers, designers, and production teams is essential to ensure that plastic products meet industry standards and performance requirements.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Plastics Engineer.
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The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Materials Engineering) focuses on converting raw materials into refined, usable products, including construction materials, consumer goods, electronics, and biomedical implants. Materials engineers are vital in advancing technology and reducing environmental impacts, specialising in recycling and waste reduction. This course covers the selection, design, and processing methods of materials to meet specific application needs, emphasising the importance of understanding material properties and structure through science and engineering principles..
Average duration: 4 years.
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