Materials Engineer is a Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences job with over 3,011 current openings filled by a Perm employee. Most Materials Engineers are hired by companies in the Major Household Appliance 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Major Household Appliance Manufacturing | 5 | $79,852 |
| Battery Manufacturing | 5 | $94,295 |
| Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations | 5 | $78,503 |
| Custom Computer Programming Services | 5 | $80,766 |
| Footwear Manufacturing | 5 | $103,946 |
| Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 5 | $90,476 |
| Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers | 4 | $77,293 |
| Nonwoven Fabric Mills | 4 | $86,601 |
| Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 4 | $104,531 |
| Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing | 4 | $82,321 |