As metals form an important part of our life owing to infrastructural
developments, the job opportunities in this sector is increasing day by
day. Metallurgical engineering is the backbone of industry for any country.
Metallurgical engineers are required in every industry and enterprise
that produces, buys, sells, refines or manufactures metals or metallic
products. With experience and a higher degree they can reach top positions
in management and research.
Those having metallurgical engineering qualification can get job opportunities
in government as well as private undertakings. Metallurgical engineers
are usually employed in metal extraction and processing units, construction
companies, foundries, heat treatment shops, electrical companies and heavy
manufacturing enterprises. Industrial establishments like Tata Iron and
Steel Company at Jamshedpur, Steel Authority of India (SAIL), Hindustan
copper limited, Hindalco limited and steel plants of Durgapur, Bhilai,
Rourkela and Bokaro employ metallurgical engineers. Other industries and
firms who recruit Metallurgical Engineers are Larsons Group, New Bharat
Refractories Ltd., The Metal Powder Company Ltd., Hindustan Aeronautics
Ltd. NALCO, Utkal Mineral etc. Apart from industrial jobs, one can also
find jobs in organizations or companies that carry out research in metal-related
areas and become a consultant.
Another option is that of teaching, those with talent in teaching can
join engineering institutes or IITs as professors or lecturers.
Remuneration
Salaries of metallurgical engineer largely depend upon the education
and experience they have besides the location, and the kind of job they
are involved in. A fresh graduate can earn a salary of Rs. 10,000 to Rs.
15,000 per month excluding other allowances. In Government Sector, they
do not get as much as in private sector. But they are suitably compensated
by perks and other allowances like HRA, medical insurance, pension plan
etc. Above all they command high status attached with the Government sector
posts.
The salary increases with skills and experience. Fresh graduates from IITs
and NITs get more salary as compared to other engineering colleges. Senior
engineers can earn anywhere between Rs. 30,000 and Rs. 50,000 with extra
allowances. Lecturers in colleges can earn a starting salary of Rs. 15,000–Rs.
18,000 per month.
