Non-destructive testing engineer (degree)

Level

Degree level

Length

4 yrs

typical

Sector

Engineering and manufacturing

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Testing materials used in machinery and structures to find faults like corrosion, cracks, flaws and other imperfections.

Design and validate NDT inspection procedures for critical components

Perform and oversee high-level NDT inspections

Interpret complex inspection data and assess fitness for service

Write formal technical reports for clients and regulators

Develop and train NDT operators and technicians

Contribute to research and development of new NDT techniques

Advanced NDT methods and their underpinning physics

Engineering materials, fracture mechanics, and defect assessment

Standards including ASME, AWS, and EN standards for NDT

Data analysis, probability of detection, and reliability

Inspection procedure development and validation

Project management and technical report writing

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