Materials Engineer is a Engineering Services job with over 3,011 current openings filled by a Perm employee. Most Materials Engineers are hired by companies in the Metal Heat Treating 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Heat Treating | 3 | $82,902 |
| Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing | 3 | $87,831 |
| Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing | 3 | $96,796 |
| Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing | 3 | $69,153 |
| Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services | 3 | $84,476 |
| All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing | 3 | $72,793 |
| Petroleum Refineries | 3 | $84,240 |
| Flat Glass Manufacturing | 3 | $69,298 |
| Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 3 | $83,110 |
| Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading) | 3 | $72,127 |