Materials Engineer is a Testing Laboratories and Services job with over 3,011 current openings filled by a Perm employee. Most Materials Engineers are hired by companies in the All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product 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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | 2 | $88,203 |
| Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | 2 | $87,516 |
| Other Support Services | 2 | $110,386 |
| Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing | 2 | $108,836 |
| Support Activities for Mining | 2 | $87,558 |
| Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction | 2 | $94,703 |
| Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins | 2 | $76,118 |
| All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills | 2 | $75,296 |
| Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals | 2 | $83,751 |
| Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing | 2 | $70,491 |