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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    Engineering design, engineering analysis, time studies, scenario analysis, root cause analysis, method and material analysis Proficient: * Effective communication both verbally and written

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  • Manufacturing Engineer/CNC Programmer - Burton Mill Solutions - Ridgefield, WA

    We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team of dedicated employees at our facility in ... Reports corrective action on material RGA's * Works with customer service and outside sales to meet ...

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