Lab Engineer II: Breakthrough Packaging Materials

Amazon; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Maternity and Parental Leave Options

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Amazon's Global Materials Science (GMS) organization seeks a Lab Engineer to perform hands-on materials testing and characterization for innovative packaging materials. You will operate advanced testing equipment, follow TAPPI/ASTM/ISO standards, and help drive data-driven decisions in a collaborative lab setting.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to contribute to supplier qualification and environmental conditioning studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in relevant field required.
• Preference for Master's degree in materials-related discipline.
• Hands-on lab or test environment experience is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on materials testing using equipment such as tensile testers, burst testers, tear testers, rheometers, and related tools.
• Follow SOPs and safety protocols in a state-of-the-art lab.
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists on experimental design and data analysis.
• Prepare clear test reports and communicate findings to team.
• Support supplier qualification and field trials with test data.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Paper Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Master's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Amazon's Global Materials Science (GMS) organization seeks a Lab Engineer to perform hands-on materials testing and characterization for innovative packaging materials. You will operate advanced testing equipment, follow TAPPI/ASTM/ISO standards, and help drive data-driven decisions in a collaborative lab setting.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to contribute to supplier qualification and environmental conditioning studies.