Entry Level Salary for Materials Engineers

The average salary for an entry level Materials Engineer is $61,420. An experienced Materials Engineer makes about $94,962 per year.

Materials engineers develop, process, and test materials used to create a range of products, from computer chips and aircraft wings to golf clubs and biomedical devices. They study the properties and structures of metals, ceramics, plastics, composites, nanomaterials, and other substances to create new materials that meet certain mechanical, electrical, and chemical requirements. Find more career information.

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  • Project Engineer - Miller Bros. Const. - Plain City,OH

    Job Description: Project Coordinator / Project Engineer Position Summary: The Project Coordinator or Project Engineer works under the supervision of a Senior Project Manager within an assigned group. This position supports...

  • Associate Packaging Engineer - Columbus, OH - Abbott Laboratories - Columbus,OH

    This position is responsible for packaging development, testing and qualification of new packaging materials & products of global brands for Abbott Nutrition. Programs will range from development of new concepts through optimization of existing...

  • 2nd shift Materials Supervisor - MS Companies - Reynoldsburg,OH

    Job Title: 2nd Shift Materials Supervisor Location: Reynoldsburg, OH (Relocation Not Available) Employment Type: Contract Shift: 2nd Shift, 5:00PM – 1:00AM Job Summary The 2nd...

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