Materials Engineer is a Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools job with over 3,011 current openings filled by a Perm employee. Most Materials Engineers are hired by companies in the Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing industry. The average Perm Materials Engineers job lasts 33 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing | 1 | $70,928 |
| Iron Foundries | 1 | $67,621 |
| Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing | 1 | $53,040 |
| Other Millwork (including Flooring) | 1 | $73,466 |
| Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil Manufacturing | 1 | $83,491 |
| Construction Sand and Gravel Mining | 1 | $62,566 |
| Motion Picture and Video Production | 1 | $93,704 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | 1 | $65,415 |
| Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing | 1 | $92,061 |
| Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing | 1 | $80,163 |