Materials Engineer is a Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools job with over 11,758 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Materials Engineers are hired by companies in the Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing industry. The average H1B Materials Engineers job lasts 1,062 days.
Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers.
| Industry | Jobs | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 3,358 | $100,193 |
| Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing | 2,072 | $87,749 |
| Engineering Services | 734 | $75,940 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 569 | $49,928 |
| Computer Storage Device Manufacturing | 264 | $102,970 |
| Electronic Computer Manufacturing | 250 | $122,066 |
| Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing | 203 | $98,600 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | 160 | $78,742 |
| Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing | 120 | $81,549 |
| Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing | 93 | $79,324 |