30 material engineer jobs at 17 companies in Modesto, CA
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Material Applications Engineer
Riverbank, California, United States
$82k-$115k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Silgan HoldingsNYSE: SLGN: Manufactures metal and plastic packaging for consumer goods.
Bachelor's in materials/engineering/chemistry/food packaging; experience with coatings, sealants, manufacturing support, material trials, testing, and supplier collaboration; strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Stockton or Tangent or Central Point or Bend or Portland
$110k-$120k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Knife RiverNYSE: KNF: Produces construction materials and provides heavy civil contracting services.
5+ YOEBachelor’s in mining engineering; 5+ years in aggregate materials; knowledge of mining engineering concepts; proficient with MS Office and industry software; strong communication; continuous improvement mindset.
AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson, MineSight, ESRI GIS, MS Office
Specialized: Designs and manufactures high-performance bicycles and cycling equipment.
5+ YOE5+ years in footwear development; experience with injected materials and rubber compounds; manage tooling development; cost and schedule management; willingness to travel 3-4 times per year; bachelor's in engineering or related field.
FM Industries: Manufacturing precision components and coatings for semiconductor equipment.
7+ YOEB.S. or M.S. in Engineering (Mechanical or Materials), 7+ years precision manufacturing experience; develop lean processes, support customers, lead NPI projects; proficiency with ERP, CAD, Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint; cleanroom & testing experience.
ERP, 3D CAD, CAD, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, mill, lathe, screw machine
FormFactorNASDAQ: FORM: Manufacturer of semiconductor test and measurement equipment.
8+ YOEExpertise in electroplating, electrochemistry, materials science and semiconductor processing; advanced materials characterization and DOE experience; minimum 8 years' related experience (with Bachelor's) or equivalent.
10+ YOEBS/MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering, minimum 10 years industry experience in biotech/medical devices/robotics/instrumentation. Deep mastery of kinematics, thermals, materials, fluidics, stress analysis; SolidWorks and EPDM/PDMWorks; FEA; product development and system integration experience; leadership and mentorship experience.
SolidWorks, EPDM/PDMWorks, Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Acuren: Provider of inspection, NDE, and industrial asset integrity services.
5+ YOEBachelor’s in Chemical, Materials, or Electrical Engineering; 5+ years CP design/management; CP4 certification or ability to obtain; HawkEye system experience; advanced Excel/VBA; valid driver’s license.
HawkEye, Microsoft Excel, VBA, CP modeling software, Data acquisition systems
Sunbelt Controls: Provides building automation and systems integration for energy-efficient facilities.
2+ YOEDesign controls systems, select materials, develop sequences, produce closeout documents; proficiency with AutoCAD, Visio, EDS, Microsoft Office/Windows; OSHA 10/30 training; valid California driver’s license; 2+ years BAS experience or Associates degree.
AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio, EDS, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, TCP/IP
Bureau VeritasEuronext Paris: BVI: Provides global laboratory testing, inspection, and certification services.
Associate degree (AA) or 60 semester units in pre-engineering or related field, or equivalent engineering aide experience; knowledge of drafting, mapping, surveying, inspection, materials testing, and engineering math.
Bureau VeritasEuronext Paris: BVI: Global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services.
Associate degree in pre-engineering or 60 semester units (or equivalent experience); skills in drafting, mapping, surveying, materials testing, inspections, and basic supervision.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Develops science and technology for United States national security.
Ability to obtain DOE Q clearance (U.S. citizenship), Bachelor's in Materials/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent), extensive cryogenic systems and team leadership experience, advanced judgment and communication skills.
Terracon: Provides geotechnical, environmental, construction, and facilities engineering services.
4+ YOEHigh school diploma; associates preferred; 4-6 years construction inspection; valid driver’s license; multiple certifications in materials testing, geotechnical, and inspection; internal safety certifications.
Garney Construction: Provides heavy construction services for water and wastewater infrastructure.
5+ YOEDegree in civil engineering or construction management preferred; 5-7 years construction experience; ability to negotiate and purchase materials, maintain as-built documents, act as owner/engineer contact, verify inventory, and survey job sites.
R&D Packaging Scientist 1 (Recent Grad Starting in 2026)
Pleasanton, California, United States
HybridFull Time
CloroxNew York Stock Exchange: CLX: Manufactures and markets consumer cleaning and wellness products.
Recent graduate (Dec 2025–Aug 2026) with a 3.0+ GPA in packaging, materials, or mechanical engineering; knowledge of ASTM testing; experience with ArtiosCAD and TOPS; able to work in a lab and prototype samples.
Sandia National Laboratories: Conducts science and engineering research for national security.
PhD in materials science/engineering/physics or related; deep understanding of shock compression science; experience with experimental or computational shock physics; ability to fabricate targets, analyze diagnostics, and integrate experiments with simulations.
Gexpro ServicesNASDAQ: DSGR: Manages production inventory and supply chains for manufacturers.
2+ YOEQuality control/inspection experience required; ability to perform mechanical and visual inspections, interpret engineering drawings, use calibrated measuring tools, document nonconforming material, stand continuously and lift up to 75 lbs.
Sandia National Laboratories: Federal research and development laboratory for national security.
PhD in materials science, mechanical/aerospace engineering, physics, or related; deep knowledge of shock-compression science; experimental and computational shock physics experience; ability to obtain DOE Q-level clearance (US citizenship required).
Blue Ridge Summit or Hagerstown or Annapolis or Pembine or Ione
OnsiteFull Time
Specialty Granules (SGI): Manufactures mineral granules for the roofing and building industries.
Supports milling operations, samples and analyzes production material, recommends process improvements, maintains inventory records; requires BS in Engineering (entry-level experience), MSHA/safety knowledge, statistical analysis and PC skills, ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Associate Instructor in Chemical and Materials Engineering/Engineering: AY 26-27
Merced, California, United States
$86k/yrOnsitePart Time
University of California: A public research university system providing education and healthcare.
1+ YOEMaster's in subject area, 1 year TA experience, full‑time UC Merced graduate student status, qualifying GPA, oral English proficiency when applicable, and eligibility under Graduate Policies.