Materials Engineer is a All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services job with over 3,011 current openings filled by a Perm employee. Most Materials Engineers are hired by companies in the 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | $70,741 |
| All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 1 | $84,240 |
| Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities | 1 | $85,738 |
| Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing | 1 | $104,125 |
| Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing | 1 | $80,850 |
| Printing and Related Support Activities | 1 | $58,344 |
| Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 1 | $148,845 |
| Tobacco Manufacturing | 1 | $91,894 |
| Iron Foundries | 1 | $67,621 |
| Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing | 1 | $53,040 |