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Eastman

Materials Engineer

Kingsport, TN · On-site

Qualifications • Bachelor's or graduate degree in Materials, Materials Science, Metallurgical, Welding, Corrosion Engineering, or related educational background and experience required. • 5 yrs ...

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Charter Manufacturing Company

Charter Steel is hiring for a May 2027 graduate for our Materials Engineering Rotational Program! The Materials Engineering Rotational program provides the opportunity for a recent Materials ...

Charter Manufacturing Company

Charter Steel is hiring for a December 2026 graduate for our Materials Engineering Rotational Program! The Materials Engineering Rotational program provides the opportunity for a recent Materials ...

Copeland

Senior Materials Engineer

Sidney, OH

$97K - $133K/yr

... graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be ... Senior Materials Engineer The Corporate Materials Engineering department located in Sidney, Ohio is ...

Copeland

Senior Materials Engineer

Sidney, OH · On-site

$97K - $133K/yr

... graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be ... Senior Materials Engineer The Corporate Materials Engineering department located in Sidney, Ohio is ...

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As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for graduate materials engineer in the United States is $92,639.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,000.00 and $102,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Graduate Materials Engineer is an entry-level role where you apply your knowledge of materials science to develop, test, and improve materials used in various industries. You may work with metals, polymers, ceramics, or composites to enhance product performance and durability. Typical responsibilities include conducting research, analyzing material properties, assisting in manufacturing processes, and ensuring quality control. This role provides hands-on experience and technical training, helping you develop expertise in material selection and failure analysis. It often serves as a foundation for career growth in engineering, research, or product development.

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As a Graduate Materials Engineer, you can expect to spend your days conducting laboratory tests, analyzing material performance, preparing reports, and assisting with research and development projects. You will often collaborate with senior engineers, production teams, and quality control staff to troubleshoot issues or optimize materials for specific applications. Your role may also involve reviewing technical documentation, maintaining testing equipment, and participating in team meetings to discuss project progress. This hands-on, collaborative environment provides valuable experience and fosters growth in both technical and professional skills.

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A Graduate Materials Engineer typically needs a degree in materials science, engineering, or a related discipline, coupled with strong analytical, problem-solving, and laboratory skills. Familiarity with characterization tools such as scanning electron microscopes (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and CAD software is highly advantageous. Excellent communication, teamwork, and project management skills help graduates thrive in multidisciplinary engineering environments. These combined skills are critical to effectively investigate and improve material properties, contribute to innovative projects, and support organizational goals.

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Materials Engineer

Eastman Chemical Company

Kingsport, TN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company's innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visitwww.eastman.com.

Responsibilities

The Materials Engineer position supporting Eastman's Worldwide Engineering & Construction (WWE&C) provides subject matter expert engineering support for Eastman manufacturing facilities worldwide.  Projects range from small, fast-paced requests to large, long-range capital projects and study jobs.  This person will support the Capital Program, Plant Engineering, Maintenance, Risk Basked Inspection, Asset Integrity, and Construction efforts as they pertain to materials.  

   Provide subject matter expertise to support plant operations by conducting corrosion studies, root-cause failure analysis, metallography/microstructure analyses, equipment inspections, and materials of construction designs among other materials-related project work.
   Support work related to Risk Based Inspection (RBI) and other asset integrity programs.
   Support multiple manufacturing plants around the globe.
   Responsible for supporting capital projects by selecting materials of construction for new plants/equipment and designing corrosion monitoring plans.
   Coordinate materials laboratory work and design corrosion/compatibility tests to support failure analysis investigations, proper materials selection, and corrosion control methods.
   A knowledge of corrosion, failure analysis, metallic and non-metallic materials of construction and microstructures, non-destructive testing and evaluation methods, welding and fabrication techniques, heat treating, the application of materials-related standards and codes, RBI methodology, coatings, chemical process equipment, and process design is valued and highly desired in this role.

Qualifications

    Bachelor's or graduate degree in Materials, Materials Science, Metallurgical, Welding, Corrosion Engineering, or related educational background and experience required. 
    5 yrs or more experience with hands-on work related to corrosion, failure analysis, metallurgy, asset integrity, fabrication of metallic alloys, and non-metallic materials experience is preferred.
   Possess capability to apply educational experience related to materials (metallic and nonmetallic), corrosion, fabrication, and inspection to difficult Materials Engineering problems in an industrial environment.
   Self-motivated individual with a strong willingness to continue learning through fast-paced Chemical Process Industry projects.
   Experience with metallography, microscopy, failure analysis, mechanical testing, corrosion testing, and other metal and non-metal material evaluation.
   Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, visualization, and hands-on experience.
   Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a team environment.

Note

Eastman will not accept applicants for this offered position who require visa sponsorship, including those whose status is F-1 visa OPT who subsequently would require ongoing visa sponsorship.

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

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