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 Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use | 9 | $72,818 |
| Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil Manufacturing | 9 | $86,181 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 9 | $63,269 |
| Adhesive Manufacturing | 9 | $82,118 |
| Wood Window and Door Manufacturing | 8 | $86,401 |
| Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel | 8 | $68,430 |
| Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use | 8 | $70,291 |
| Residential Building Construction | 8 | $69,514 |
| Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing | 8 | $95,602 |
| Paint and Coating Manufacturing | 8 | $66,709 |