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Skill Areas

Learn about the most important skills for Materials Engineers. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each skill.

Importance*More Info
1.Reading Comprehension86
2.Science82
Active Listening82
4.Critical Thinking78
5.Writing75
6.Complex Problem Solving70
7.Active Learning69
8.Troubleshooting67
9.Equipment Selection66
10.Time Management65
* Importance out of 100

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  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed
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Skill Area Scores

Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
86
84
Read step-by-step instructions for completing a formRead a memo from management describing new personnel policiesRead a scientific journal article describing surgical procedures
Science
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
82
76
Conduct standard tests to determine soil quality"Conduct product tests to ensure safety standards are met, following written instructions"Conduct analyses of aerodynamic systems to determine the practicality of an aircraft design
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
82
68
Take a customer's orderAnswer inquiries regarding credit referencesPreside as judge in a complex legal disagreement
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
78
68
Determine whether a subordinate has a good excuse for being lateEvaluate customer complaints and determine appropriate responsesWrite legal brief challenging a federal law
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
75
67
Take a telephone messageWrite a memo to staff outlining new directivesWrite a novel for publication
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
70
71
Lay out tools to complete a jobRedesign a floor layout to take advantage of new manufacturing techniquesDevelop and implement a plan to provide emergency relief for a major metropolitan area
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
69
71
Think about the implications of a newspaper article for job opportunitiesDetermine the impact of new menu changes on a restaurant's purchasing requirementsIdentify the implications of a new scientific theory for product design
Troubleshooting
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
67
63
Identify the source of a leak by looking under a machineIdentify the circuit causing an electrical system to failDirect the debugging of control code for a new operating system
Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
66
69
Select a screwdriver to use in adjusting a vehicle's carburetorChoose a software application to use to complete a work assignmentIdentify the equipment needed to produce a new product line
Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
65
53
Keep a monthly calendar of appointmentsAllocate the time of subordinates to projects for the coming weekAllocate the time of scientists to multiple research projects