Advanced Materials Engineer - Paper Packaging Innovation

Amazon; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Amazon's Global Materials Science (GMS) organization seeks an Advanced Materials Engineer to advance kraft and extensible kraft paper grades for e-commerce packaging. You will bridge paper manufacturing, converting, and machine design to deliver scalable, high‑quality packaging solutions for Amazon's fulfillment network.

You will work with mills, converters, and OEMs to optimize properties such as tensile, stretch, and seal integrity, and lead piloting, testing, and knowledge sharing across

Qualifications

• Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Master's degree in electrical/computer engineering or equivalent (preferred).
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production.
• Experience with project management of technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Apply deep knowledge of paper formation, wet end chemistry, pressing, drying, calendering, and rewinding to develop and optimize kraft paper grades for e-commerce packaging applications.
• Evaluate and improve basis weight, moisture profiles, and roll quality attributes in partnership with paper mill suppliers.
• Collaborate with converting partners to optimize machine settings, reduce waste, and improve throughput.
• Lead development and qualification of coating and adhesive systems for paper packaging applications.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Master's degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

Paper mill equipment knowledge

Job description

Amazon's Global Materials Science (GMS) organization seeks an Advanced Materials Engineer to advance kraft and extensible kraft paper grades for e-commerce packaging. You will bridge paper manufacturing, converting, and machine design to deliver scalable, high‑quality packaging solutions for Amazon's fulfillment network.

You will work with mills, converters, and OEMs to optimize properties such as tensile, stretch, and seal integrity, and lead piloting, testing, and knowledge sharing across