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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Top 3 Materials Engineer Jobs

  • Engineering - BHI Energy - Columbus,OH

    Engineering Columbus, OH Posted: 9/28/2023 Job Description Job ID#: 343613 Job Category: Engineering Duration: Direct About BHI Energy BHI Energy is a broad umbrella organization with a...

  • Engineering Technician I - Terracon - Gahanna,OH

    35265BR Service Line: Materials Office Name: Columbus OH Job Description: General Responsibilities: Perform field and/or...

  • Process Quality Manager - Piper Maddox - Columbus,OH

    About Us We are a U.S.-based advanced manufacturing organization operating at scale within the clean energy supply chain. Our focus is on precision-driven production, operational discipline, and long-term product...

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