Materials Engineer is a Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing job with over 11,758 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Materials Engineers are hired by companies in the Construction Machinery 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Machinery Manufacturing | 22 | $78,586 |
| Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 21 | $73,184 |
| Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing | 21 | $65,954 |
| Footwear Manufacturing | 21 | $106,760 |
| Computer Systems Design Services | 21 | $101,475 |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | 21 | $96,632 |
| All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing | 21 | $89,661 |
| Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing | 21 | $67,410 |
| Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading) | 20 | $84,817 |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 20 | $85,402 |