Compare Materials Engineers & Validation Engineers District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Materials Engineers Not Available
Validation Engineers $87,400

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Materials Engineers
Materials Engineers

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Validation Engineers
Validation Engineers

Licensing

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Licensing for Materials Engineers
Materials Engineers

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Validation Engineers
Validation Engineers

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Materials Engineers
Materials Engineers

12 related certifications

Certification for Validation Engineers
Validation Engineers

2 related certifications

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