What is MatE Everything we use is made of some material or a combination of materials. Materials Engineering deals with all aspects of materials - extraction of materials from natural and recycled resources, selection of appropriate materials for a given application, manufacturing useful objects from raw materials, assurance of quality of manufactured products, study of the behavior of materials under various conditions, research and development of new materials and new ways to process them into useful objects, and analyze the performance of materials in service and investigate causes of failure. In short, Materials Engineering is involved with all the processes that turn natural resources into useful products that impact all facets of our economy such as aerospace, electronics, transportation, communication, construction, recreation, entertainment, and environment. Materials Engineers are employed in the manufacturing and in the service industries. Because of the wide ranging impact of materials on the manufacturing and service sectors of the economy, the Materials Engineering field offers a wide variety of empolyment opportunities.
Excellent opportunities exist in all parts of the country including Wisconsin and the Midwest.
Most of our graduates are employed in the State of Wisconsin. The list is longer depending on the title that a particular employer attaches to the position. Employment opportunities and prospects have been very healthy. One hundred percent of our graduates are successfully employed in a variety of companies involved in manufacturing and in technical service, most of them in the Midwest. The Materials Engineering program at UWM will prepare you well for a rewarding and challenging career.