Mid Level Materials Engineer Jobs
Mid level materials engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own projects end to end, guide junior colleagues, and make material selection and process decisions with limited oversight. Roles cover on-site, hybrid, and remote settings across Electronics & Hardware, Manufacturing, and Chemicals & Materials, with employers like Apple, Tesla, and ECS Limited hiring at this level now.
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Senior Engineer, Materials Quality EngineeringJob Description:
Job Title: Materials Quality Engineer
Entegris is seeking a Materials Quality Engineer for the Ultra High Purity gas purification systems business in San Louis Obispo, CA. Your primary responsibility will be to deliver consistent high quality raw materials to our manufacturing operations. You will assess and manage supplier risk, performance, and improvement. You will implement effective supplier corrective actions, assess proposed supply changes, and drive continuous quality improvements to ensure a robust raw material supply chain for Entegris and our end-use customers.
You must be able to work with significant autonomy and independent judgement as part of the global Materials Quality Engineering organization. You will have the interpersonal skills to develop strong working relationships with both our critical/strategic suppliers and internal customers as you collaborate with Procurement, Operations, R&D, and Customer Quality.
Key Responsibilities
Resolve incoming fabricated metal and electronic part quality issues by driving supplier quality investigations. Implement effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Analyse, synthesize, and summarize complex data sets to drive clear decision making and action with cross-functional groups.
Lead projects to evaluate the technical risk of supplier notified changes (management of change) and execute implementation.
Drive raw material supplier improvement using supplier assessment/audits, scorecards, measurement systems analysis, control plan development, SPC, FMEA, continuous improvement projects, and six sigma projects.
Develop and maintain part specifications, certificate of analysis acceptance criteria, analytical test methods, and quality documentation.
Provide strategic technical solutions to close material performance gaps and improve supply chain value for Entegris.
Proactively assess and plan risk mitigation strategies (business continuity planning) with procurement.
Contribute to success of new product development (NPD) by evaluating new materials’ capability and working closely with the business unit.
Use clear and concise verbal and written communication with supplier contacts, internal stakeholders, and leadership.
Establish and maintain relationships with technical external supplier contacts.
Train suppliers on semiconductor industry quality expectations and key requirements.
Build effective working relationships across the factory and company.
Support Entegris ISO and customer maintenance audit activities.
Qualifications:
Education – BS Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Materials Engineering.
Experience - Minimum 3 years’ experience work experience in chemical or materials production environment with core competency in manufacturing, quality, and/or production management. Six sigma knowledge preferred. Experience within semiconductor industry a plus.
Ability to travel up to 20% domestically or internationally.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Communications - Skill in concise and clear verbal and written communications and experience with front line supplier and customer interactions. Ability to analyse, synthesize, and summarize complex data sets to drive clear decision making and action with cross-functional groups and leadership.
What We Offer:
Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.
Compensation: $114,000-$125,000 per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role
Annual bonus eligibility
Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match
Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year
Paid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
Education assistance to support your learning journey
Job Title:
Senior Engineer, Materials Quality EngineeringJob Description:
Job Title: Materials Quality Engineer
Entegris is seeking a Materials Quality Engineer for the Ultra High Purity gas purification systems business in San Louis Obispo, CA. Your primary responsibility will be to deliver consistent high quality raw materials to our manufacturing operations. You will assess and manage supplier risk, performance, and improvement. You will implement effective supplier corrective actions, assess proposed supply changes, and drive continuous quality improvements to ensure a robust raw material supply chain for Entegris and our end-use customers.
You must be able to work with significant autonomy and independent judgement as part of the global Materials Quality Engineering organization. You will have the interpersonal skills to develop strong working relationships with both our critical/strategic suppliers and internal customers as you collaborate with Procurement, Operations, R&D, and Customer Quality.
Key Responsibilities
Resolve incoming fabricated metal and electronic part quality issues by driving supplier quality investigations. Implement effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Analyse, synthesize, and summarize complex data sets to drive clear decision making and action with cross-functional groups.
Lead projects to evaluate the technical risk of supplier notified changes (management of change) and execute implementation.
Drive raw material supplier improvement using supplier assessment/audits, scorecards, measurement systems analysis, control plan development, SPC, FMEA, continuous improvement projects, and six sigma projects.
Develop and maintain part specifications, certificate of analysis acceptance criteria, analytical test methods, and quality documentation.
Provide strategic technical solutions to close material performance gaps and improve supply chain value for Entegris.
Proactively assess and plan risk mitigation strategies (business continuity planning) with procurement.
Contribute to success of new product development (NPD) by evaluating new materials’ capability and working closely with the business unit.
Use clear and concise verbal and written communication with supplier contacts, internal stakeholders, and leadership.
Establish and maintain relationships with technical external supplier contacts.
Train suppliers on semiconductor industry quality expectations and key requirements.
Build effective working relationships across the factory and company.
Support Entegris ISO and customer maintenance audit activities.
Qualifications:
Education – BS Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Materials Engineering.
Experience - Minimum 3 years’ experience work experience in chemical or materials production environment with core competency in manufacturing, quality, and/or production management. Six sigma knowledge preferred. Experience within semiconductor industry a plus.
Ability to travel up to 20% domestically or internationally.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Communications - Skill in concise and clear verbal and written communications and experience with front line supplier and customer interactions. Ability to analyse, synthesize, and summarize complex data sets to drive clear decision making and action with cross-functional groups and leadership.
What We Offer:
Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.
Compensation: $114,000-$125,000 per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role
Annual bonus eligibility
Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match
Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year
Paid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
Education assistance to support your learning journey
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Mid Level Materials Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level materials engineer job?
Position your experience around ownership and outcomes: highlight projects where you led material selection, resolved failure analyses, or improved process yield without heavy supervision. Tailor your resume to show depth in a specific material class or industry application, and quantify your impact where possible. Employers at this level want evidence that you can operate independently and deliver results, not just assist.
Which companies hire mid level materials engineers?
Companies hiring mid level materials engineers right now include Apple, Tesla, and ECS Limited, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level covers manufacturers, aerospace and defense contractors, medical device firms, and energy companies that need engineers who can manage active development programs with limited supervision.
Are there remote mid level materials engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles involve some lab or plant access. About 0% of mid level materials engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, concentrated in roles focused on specifications, supplier qualification, documentation, and technical review rather than hands-on testing. On-site roles remain common wherever physical characterization or production floor work is core to the position.
How do I move up to a mid level materials engineer role?
Progression from entry level to mid level comes from accumulating project ownership over time: moving from supporting tasks to leading material evaluations, running failure investigations independently, and seeing programs through from concept to qualification. Building depth in a specific material system or process, documenting measurable outcomes, and demonstrating that your judgment can be trusted without constant oversight are what distinguish mid level candidates from junior engineers.
Which industries hire the most mid level materials engineers?
Mid Level materials engineer roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Manufacturing, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their development cycles require engineers who can manage material decisions across multiple concurrent programs, interface directly with suppliers, and support both design and production teams without close supervision.