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 Tobacco 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tobacco Manufacturing | 1 | $91,894 |
| Boat Building | 1 | $85,634 |
| 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 |
| Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing | 1 | $76,482 |
| Construction Sand and Gravel Mining | 1 | $62,566 |
| Motion Picture and Video Production | 1 | $93,704 |
| Other Millwork (including Flooring) | 1 | $73,466 |
| Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil Manufacturing | 1 | $83,491 |