Senior Packaging Materials Engineer — Paper Innovation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Parental Leave Options

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking an Advanced Materials Engineer to advance kraft and extensible kraft papers for ecommerce packaging. You’ll bridge paper mills, converters, and OEMs to scale materials and packaging formats across the Amazon network.

In this on-site role, you’ll influence process design, coating and adhesive systems, and capital pilots while collaborating with procurement, packaging teams, and deployment engineers. A strong materials/ machine background is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience developing functional specifications, design verification plans and test procedures.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or equivalent is required.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead paper manufacturing and converting process development and optimization.
• Collaborate with mills, converters, and OEMs to scale new packaging materials.
• Evaluate machine design impact on material properties and product quality.
• Mentor engineers on paper science, process engineering, and testing methodologies.

Skills

Paper manufacturing

Converting process

Equipment engineering

Materials science

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering or equivalent

Master’s degree in electrical/computer engineering or equivalent

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking an Advanced Materials Engineer to advance kraft and extensible kraft papers for ecommerce packaging. You’ll bridge paper mills, converters, and OEMs to scale materials and packaging formats across the Amazon network.

In this on-site role, you’ll influence process design, coating and adhesive systems, and capital pilots while collaborating with procurement, packaging teams, and deployment engineers. A strong materials/ machine background is essential.