Profession · Materials Science
Materials engineer in Germany
Also called: Materials technology engineer
Materials engineers develop and test metals, plastics, ceramics and composites and select materials for products.
Ingenieur/in - WerkstofftechnikProfession with a university degree
Facts
In GermanIngenieur/in - Werkstofftechnik
Path into the professiona university degree
Where to study for it
Specialities that lead to the profession, and programmes in them.
Materials Science and Engineering
Bachelor's
Materials Science and Engineering
Master's
Materials science
Bachelor's
Materials science
Master's
Where you can work: example vacancies
What employers offer and expect — from real ads.
Foundry Engineer (m/f/d) - Investment Casting
Senator Executive Search Partners GmbH – Straubing · Straubing
90.000 – 110.000
- ·Completed degree in foundry engineering, materials engineering, or metallurgy
- ·Initial industry experience in foundry practice, ideally investment casting or vacuum casting
- ·Preferably hands-on exposure to regulated, high-spec industries (e.g., aerospace, energy/turbomachinery, defense, automotive)
Published: 10.2025
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