Materials Engineers
Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers.
Salary Information
Salaries (all Materials Engineers)
Average: $104,100
10% earn $63,340 (or less)
10% earn $165,580 (or more)Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics - 2023 wage data
Job Title - Examples:
Materials Development Engineer
Materials Engineer
Materials Research Engineer
Metallurgical Engineer
Metallurgist
Research Engineer
Test EngineerResources:
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