Materials Engineer is a Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing job with over 11,758 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Materials Engineers are hired by companies in the Plastics Product 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plastics Product Manufacturing | 64 | $74,422 |
| All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing | 62 | $71,049 |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 55 | $70,990 |
| Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services | 54 | $74,379 |
| Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 47 | $98,170 |
| Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing | 45 | $76,113 |
| Industrial Gas Manufacturing | 42 | $86,786 |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | 40 | $86,163 |
| Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing | 38 | $82,368 |
| All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing | 38 | $68,229 |