Senior Lab Engineer, Packaging Materials R&D

Socket.dev; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon's Global Materials Science (GMS) organization seeks a Lab Engineer to lead materials testing and characterization for sustainable packaging projects. You will design experiments, develop test methods, operate high-end lab equipment, and generate critical data guiding material decisions impacting millions of customer experiences.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive improvements in lab processes and SOPs to raise the technical bar across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Paper Science, Polymer Science, Physics or related fields.
• 6+ years of experience in packaging materials development, testing, manufacturing or related field.
• Experience developing test methods or SOPs for materials characterization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and independently conduct advanced materials testing using equipment including tensile testers, burst testers, tear testers, rheometers, thermal analysis instruments, and other materials characterization tools.
• Design, develop, and refine test protocols following TAPPI, ASTM, ISO, and ISTA standards as well as internal methods.
• Perform complex, multi-variable testing on packaging materials including paper substrates, adhesives, coatings, and alternative fiber materials.
• Independently troubleshoot equipment issues, optimize test parameters, and ensure proper calibration and functionality across the lab's instrument portfolio.
• Prepare test specimens according to specifications and standard operating procedures.
• Identify, design, and implement improved lab processes and mechanisms that raise the bar for the entire team.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Data analysis

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or related field

6+ years in packaging materials development/testing

Tools

Tensile testers

Burst testers

Tear testers

Rheometers

Thermal analysis instruments

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)

Job description

Amazon's Global Materials Science (GMS) organization seeks a Lab Engineer to lead materials testing and characterization for sustainable packaging projects. You will design experiments, develop test methods, operate high-end lab equipment, and generate critical data guiding material decisions impacting millions of customer experiences.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive improvements in lab processes and SOPs to raise the technical bar across the