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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    Role Description & Primary Duties As a Composite Materials Engineer , you will be responsible for the development and qualification of composite materials & components within magniX products. You will ...

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    Construction Materials Engineering Technician - Entry Level Requisition Number: 2024-1350-12 Are you interested in a career in construction? Would like to learn how to test concrete, soil, rebar ...

  • Materials Engineer - Idaho National Laboratory - Idaho Falls, ID

    Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Materials Engineer to work in our Analytical Chemistry and Characterization Systems Department. You will work a 9x80 schedule out of our Idaho Falls, ID facility ...

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