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

  • Materials Supervisor - Amsted Rail - Groveport,OH

    Amsted Rail Company – Griffin Wheel, the leading manufacturer of quality railroad wheels in North America, is seeking qualified candidates to join our manufacturing group as a Materials Supervisor at our Groveport, Ohio...

  • Materials Engineer - Core Molding Technologies - Columbus,OH

    Core Molding Technologies is hiring a Materials Engineer to support the development and testing of composite materials for innovative manufacturing solutions. In this role, you'll work hands-on in the lab and on the production floor to...

  • Sr. Manager Materials and Manufacturing Planning - Vertiv Group - Delaware,OH

    Job Description Responsibilities: Develop a consistent capacity & material planning for factories to match demand in the long term. Participating in long-range planning and budget preparation.

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