Materials Engineer Job Description Template

Job title

Materials Engineer

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable materials engineer to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will select materials, test properties and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Select materials
• Test properties
• Investigate failures
• Develop new materials
• Improve processes
• Write specs
• Support production
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Working knowledge of materials science and mechanical testing
• Curiosity and problem-solving
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• PE license
• ASM certifications
• Six Sigma
• Experience with SEM

Skills

• Microscopy
• Failure analysis
• Metallurgy
• Polymer science
• Communication
• Attention to detail

Work environment and schedule

Materials engineers work in labs, plants and offices. Full-time business hours.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.