Entry Level Materials Engineer Jobs
New grad materials engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a capstone project can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Education, and Manufacturing, with employers like Terracon Consultants, S&ME, and Applied Materials hiring at this level now.
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About Neuralink:
We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.
Team Description:
The Materials Engineering Team at Neuralink develops and qualifies high-performance, biocompatible materials for next-generation brain-computer interfaces. The team owns material characterization, hermetic packaging reliability, accelerated lifetime testing, and predictive simulation for implantable neural devices. We operate at the intersection of physical testing and computational modeling, closing the loop between experiment and simulation to drive implant design decisions. A core part of our work is running high-throughput hardware reliability test programs - thermal benchtop testing and Accelerated Lifetime Testing - that generate the data behind our longevity and safety claims.
Job Description and Responsibilities:
We are hiring an Engineering Technician to own the hands-on build, run, and maintenance of the Materials Team's hardware and reliability test programs. The goal is to offload manual test execution so our engineers can focus on design, modeling, and analysis. This is a hands-on lab role for someone who likes to build, instrument, and run tests at high throughput, maintain rigorous data quality, and grow their skills across thermal and reliability testing. In addition, the Engineering Technician will:
- Build and assemble test fixtures and apparatus: mechanical assembly, wiring, and sensor/actuator install per BOM; design basic fixtures; calibrate equipment and run acceptance checks
- Run benchtop test sequences end-to-end: setup, instrument hookup (thermocouples, sensors, cameras), execution, data capture, and basic processing
- Monitor running tests daily; log and escalate anomalies; perform first-line fault fixing across mechanical, fluidic, and electrical subsystems
- Maintain test stations, rigs, and lab equipment; manage parts inventory, BOM upkeep, ordering, and kitting
- Keep test data and build / test procedures (SOPs) organized to a defined standard; support lab/equipment moves and re-validation
Required Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience in a laboratory, prototyping, or test environment - e.g., fixture design, mechanical assembly, microcontroller work, coding, or wet-lab/data-collection experience
- Working familiarity with data-collection instrumentation (specific instruments are coachable on the job)
- Strong technical aptitude and a demonstrated ability to learn new test methods quickly
- Careful, organized approach to high-throughput testing while maintaining high data quality
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
- Coding: Python, C++, Arduino
- Microcontroller work (demonstrates familiarity with circuitry, PCBs, and firmware flashing)
- Soldering experience
- Data analysis skills
- Prior experience in a hardware test/reliability lab
- High dexterity
Expected Compensation:
At Neuralink, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The anticipated hourly rate for this position is expected to be within the below range. Your actual base pay will be determined by your job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Hourly Range:
$34.13 — $56.73/Hr USD
What We Offer:
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.
- An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
- Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
- Paid holidays
- Commuter benefits
- Meals provided
- Equity (RSUs) *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
- 401(k) plan *Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours
- Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
- Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
About Neuralink:
We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.
Team Description:
The Materials Engineering Team at Neuralink develops and qualifies high-performance, biocompatible materials for next-generation brain-computer interfaces. The team owns material characterization, hermetic packaging reliability, accelerated lifetime testing, and predictive simulation for implantable neural devices. We operate at the intersection of physical testing and computational modeling, closing the loop between experiment and simulation to drive implant design decisions. A core part of our work is running high-throughput hardware reliability test programs - thermal benchtop testing and Accelerated Lifetime Testing - that generate the data behind our longevity and safety claims.
Job Description and Responsibilities:
We are hiring an Engineering Technician to own the hands-on build, run, and maintenance of the Materials Team's hardware and reliability test programs. The goal is to offload manual test execution so our engineers can focus on design, modeling, and analysis. This is a hands-on lab role for someone who likes to build, instrument, and run tests at high throughput, maintain rigorous data quality, and grow their skills across thermal and reliability testing. In addition, the Engineering Technician will:
- Build and assemble test fixtures and apparatus: mechanical assembly, wiring, and sensor/actuator install per BOM; design basic fixtures; calibrate equipment and run acceptance checks
- Run benchtop test sequences end-to-end: setup, instrument hookup (thermocouples, sensors, cameras), execution, data capture, and basic processing
- Monitor running tests daily; log and escalate anomalies; perform first-line fault fixing across mechanical, fluidic, and electrical subsystems
- Maintain test stations, rigs, and lab equipment; manage parts inventory, BOM upkeep, ordering, and kitting
- Keep test data and build / test procedures (SOPs) organized to a defined standard; support lab/equipment moves and re-validation
Required Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience in a laboratory, prototyping, or test environment - e.g., fixture design, mechanical assembly, microcontroller work, coding, or wet-lab/data-collection experience
- Working familiarity with data-collection instrumentation (specific instruments are coachable on the job)
- Strong technical aptitude and a demonstrated ability to learn new test methods quickly
- Careful, organized approach to high-throughput testing while maintaining high data quality
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
- Coding: Python, C++, Arduino
- Microcontroller work (demonstrates familiarity with circuitry, PCBs, and firmware flashing)
- Soldering experience
- Data analysis skills
- Prior experience in a hardware test/reliability lab
- High dexterity
Expected Compensation:
At Neuralink, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The anticipated hourly rate for this position is expected to be within the below range. Your actual base pay will be determined by your job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Hourly Range:
$34.13 — $56.73/Hr USD
What We Offer:
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.
- An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
- Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
- Paid holidays
- Commuter benefits
- Meals provided
- Equity (RSUs) *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
- 401(k) plan *Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours
- Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
- Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
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- Northrop Grumman3
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Entry Level Materials Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level materials engineer job?
Focus on hands-on experience you already have: internships, university lab work, capstone projects, or any materials testing you did during your degree. Employers at this level look for familiarity with characterization techniques, materials selection software, and basic failure analysis. Tailoring your resume to highlight specific materials you worked with, such as polymers, metals, or composites, gives you a concrete edge over candidates with generic applications.
Which companies hire entry level materials engineers?
Companies hiring entry level materials engineers right now include Terracon Consultants, S&ME, and Applied Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from manufacturers, aerospace and defense contractors, automotive suppliers, and consumer electronics firms that need recent graduates to support testing, quality, and product development teams.
Are there remote entry level materials engineer jobs?
Yes, though most materials engineering work at the entry level is lab- or facility-based. About 0% of entry level materials engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those roles typically focus on simulation, data analysis, or materials specification work that does not require physical lab access. On-site positions remain the majority at this stage.
Are these new grad materials engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior materials engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward the requirement, or accepts a strong portfolio or academic project in place of full-time work history. Searching for "junior" or "new grad" alongside "materials engineer" surfaces the most relevant openings at this level.
Which industries hire the most entry level materials engineers?
Entry Level materials engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Education, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on continuous materials testing, process improvement, and new product development work that recent graduates can contribute to from day one.