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Every occupation has a unique profile. For Materials Engineers, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET classify the day-to-day work broadly as: 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.
Avg. Annual Salary
$116,380
Avg. Hourly Wage
$55.95
Available Jobs (US)
22,770
Job Title & Hierarchy Code (SOC)
Materials Engineers #17-2131
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Data is based on the reference occupation: “Materials Engineers”