Materials Engineer is a Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing job with over 11,758 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Materials Engineers are hired by companies in the Human Resources Consulting Services 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Consulting Services | 18 | $74,613 |
| Electronic Connector Manufacturing | 18 | $87,127 |
| Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing | 18 | $89,689 |
| Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing | 17 | $78,022 |
| Solar Electric Power Generation | 17 | $90,212 |
| Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins | 17 | $76,270 |
| Carbon and Graphite Product Manufacturing | 17 | $68,428 |
| Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing | 16 | $73,867 |
| Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing | 16 | $81,289 |
| Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) | 16 | $95,906 |