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 Architectural and Structural Metals 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing | 1 | $80,434 |
| Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $41,392 |
| Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting) | 1 | $65,000 |
| All Other Wood Product Manufacturing | 1 | $65,499 |
| All Other Support Activities for Transportation | 1 | $62,587 |
| All Other Food Manufacturing | 1 | $99,154 |