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Programs in Plastics and Materials Engineering

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This curriculum involves applying mathematical and materials science principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of materials and related processes used in manufacturing in a wide variety of settings; the synthesis of new industrial materials, including marrying and bonding composites; analysis of materials requirements and specifications; and related problems of system design dependent on materials factors.

Top Schools For Plastics and Materials Engineering Programs

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC		$17,960 25,398 290 Bachelor's (222), Master's (45),
Doctoral (23)
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL		$23,744 33,628 130 Bachelor's (35), Master's (56),
Doctoral (39)
MIT
Cambridge, MA		$37,782 4,232 102 Bachelor's (35), Master's (35),
Doctoral (32)
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA		$25,716 13,516 100 Bachelor's (58), Master's (14),
Doctoral (28)
UMass - Lowell
Lowell, MA		$23,736 9,026 87 Certificate (6), Bachelor's (24),
Master's (52), Doctoral (5)
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI		$34,937 27,979 80 Bachelor's (54), Master's (12),
Doctoral (14)
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH		$22,251 41,349 66 Bachelor's (36), Master's (20),
Doctoral (10)
Stanford University
Stanford, CA		$38,676 6,532 65 Certificate (0), Bachelor's (10),
Master's (35), Doctoral (20)
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN		$25,118 32,499 63 Certificate (0), Bachelor's (51),
Master's (4), Doctoral (8)
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA		$38,970 12,010 61 Bachelor's (23), Master's (32),
Doctoral (6)
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Plastics and Materials Engineering Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 18 1%
Associate 2 0%
Bachelor's 942 45%
Master's 628 30%
Doctoral 506 24%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 1,530 72%
Female 607 28%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 203 13%
Black or African American 57 4%
Hispanic or Latino 68 4%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 11 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 1,107 72%
Other/Unknown 89 6%
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Plastics and Materials Engineering Internships

Job Title:Senior Engineer Plastics Packaging Innovation
Description:POSITION: Senior Engineer – Plastics Packaging InnovationREPORTS TO: Sr. Director of Innovation and IPLOCATION: Manchester, MIAmcor is the world's largest publicly traded packaging company; a market and innovation leader adding value...>
Company:Amcor Rigid Plastics
Location:Manchester, MI
Posted:6/11/2013
Source:Amcor Rigid Plastics
Job Title:Contract Manufacturing Sales Injection Molding Plastics
Description:Medical Device Contract Manufacturing Sales – Injection Molding Sales – Plastics Seeking customer focused salesperson who has grown multi-million dollar clients world wide for best in class provider, has existing relationships at top OEM...>
Company:Donatelle Medical
Location:St Paul, MN
Posted:10/29/2012
Source:TheLadders.com
Job Title:Intern - R&D Engineering at PSS -Speed BU (Job ID: 232118)
Description:Function: To support R&D engineers for a variety of engineering development programs 30 hours / week for Speed sensor products Tasks: Work with direction from engineers on various engineering tasks. Design - Support with particular...>
Company:Continental Automotive Systems
Location:Auburn Hills, MI
Posted:6/17/2013
Source:Bright.com
Job Title:Direct Material Buyer
Description:Summary/Purpose Take lead role in sourcing activities for plastic injection molded components and heat treat services to support business needs for company N.A. manufacturing facilities. Administer and maintain commercial relationships...>
Company:Cameron Craig Group
Location:Greenville, SC
Posted:6/4/2013
Source:Cameron Craig Group
Job Title:Principal Engineer, Polymer Materials
Description:Principal Engineer, Polymer Materials External Job Description Provide polymeric materials expertise to guide and support product development and substitution of discontinued materials, solve plant and customer polymeric material problems...>
Company:Hospira
Location:Illinois
Posted:3/26/2013
Source:Beyond
Job Title:Direct Material Buyer
Description:Responsibilities: Be an expert in his/her commodities, familiar with the potential worldwide supply base of these commodities, and know the strengths and weaknesses of major ones. Develop and issue request for quotations (RFQ's) to...>
Company:Mau Workforce Solutions
Location:Greenville, SC
Posted:6/17/2013
Source:ZipRecruiter
Job Title:Process Safety Management Engineer Intern
Description:Flint Hills Resources ( www.fhr.com ) is an independent refining and chemicals company. The company has expanded its operations through capital projects and acquisitions worth more than $6.2 billion since 2002. Its refineries and ethanol...>
Company:Flint Hills Resources
Location:Houston, TX
Posted:6/1/2013
Source:JobHat
Job Title:Chemical Engineering/Chemistry Intern
Description:We have two internship positions open. One internship position is for a Chemical Engineering Intern with a focus in various projects with the Polymer Operations group, including assisting in the review, update and organization of...>
Company:Dart Container
Location:Mason, MI
Posted:6/1/2013
Source:JobHat
Job Title:Lead Startup Test Engineer - Balance of Plant Systems VC Summer
Description:PURPOSE OF POSITION Understand and communicate customer's needs to business unit. Assure customer's requirements are met and contract value is maximized consistent with Westinghouse strategic and financial objectives. Act as focal point...>
Company:Westinghouse Electric Company
Location:Jenkinsville, SC
Posted:6/10/2013
Source:Bright.com
Job Title:Intern/Mechanical Engineering
Description:Title: Intern/Mechanical Engineering Location: NY-Melville Are you a top undergraduate who would enjoy a challenging engineering internship, with an exciting company? Join top university students at Honeywell! At Honeywell, our people are...>
Company:Honeywell
Location:Melville, NY
Posted:6/12/2013
Source:Beyond

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