Ceramics Engineers

As engineers continue to gain research experience, they can apply for higher level jobs in production and marketing. After becoming familiar with the materials and products at their company or organization, they may move into management or supervisory positions.

Opportunities for advancement are available especially for those who continue their education throughout their work years. Technology is always advancing, and new products and applications continue to be developed, so if a ceramics engineer keeps up to date on issues in materials science he or she is more likely to succeed. Some engineers leave the field after many years to take top-level management positions in other industries. Education beyond the bachelor's degree level is available at a number of schools across the country. Those who want to pursue a career in college-level teaching and research need to have graduate degrees, usually a Ph.D.