Materials Engineer is a Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing job with over 11,758 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Materials Engineers are hired by companies in the All Other Miscellaneous 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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 86 | $84,586 |
| Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 82 | $68,257 |
| Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing | 80 | $87,856 |
| Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations | 79 | $72,622 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 79 | $84,129 |
| Testing Laboratories and Services | 78 | $75,909 |
| Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing | 74 | $89,968 |
| Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining | 73 | $87,409 |
| Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | 67 | $82,941 |
| All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 65 | $78,559 |