Metallurgical Engineering is a broad field that deals with all sorts of metal-related areas. The three main branches of this major are physical metallurgy, extractive metallurgy, and mineral processing. Physical metallurgy deals with problem solving where one develops the sorts of metallic alloys needed for different types of manufacturing and construction. Extractive metallurgy involves extracting metal from ore. Mineral processing involves gathering mineral products from the earth’s crust. As a Metallurgical Engineering major, you’ll learn the fundamentals of all three fields, as well as the basics of engineering in general.
Metallurgical Engineers may: Conduct research and development, Develop processing plants, Supervise production processes, Assure the quality of metal products, Sell and service metal products, Write for technical magazines and trade associations, Metallurgical Engineers may supervise the work of metallographers, highly trained technologists, and other assistants in conducting tests on metals to determine their structure for such purposes as quality control, the development of new and improved alloys, and the development of better production methods.
Physical Metallurgists may:
* Conduct various tests on metals and alloys to determine their internal structure and physical properties
* Develop melting, hot-working, cold-working, and heat-treating processes to obtain desired characteristics
* Test alloys to determine their engineering properties and to see if they meet prescribed standards
* Develop methods to manufacturing low cost alloys
* General duties of Extractive Metallurgists may include:
* Work with other specialists to mine ore, take minerals from the earth and refine minerals
* Work to reduce pollution caused by extracting processes
* Find the best ways to remove metals from ores
* Find ways of reusing scrap metal and using low grade ores
* Control temperature and charge mixtures in blast furnaces
* Improve metallurgical processes
* Develop and test new processes
Metallurgical Engineers are required in every field and industry that produces, buys, sells refines or manufactures metals or metallic products. Apart from industrial jobs, one can be a research fellow or an associate or a scientist or a professor in various labs and industries.
Apart from this, one can also go for M.Tech after completing B.Tech or M.Sc in Chemistry for which he/she has to qualify GATE(Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) Entrance Examination. Candidates can also take up PHD in Metallurgical Engineering to perform research-oriented work.
A metallurgical Fresh engineer typically enjoys a pay package which ranges between Rs. 15,000 - Rs. 25,000. However, the reputation of prestigious colleges like IIT and NIT result in offering better salary package increase drastically. Also further the salary increases with skills and experience.
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