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Robot type
Warehouse and Logistics
Location
SumnerWashingtonUSA
Job type
Manufacturing
Posted
Sep 15, 2026
Full-time

Lab Engineer II, Global Materials Science

Job description

Join Amazon's Global Materials Science (GMS) organization as a Lab Engineer and be part of pioneering sustainable e-commerce packaging. In this hands-on role, you'll conduct materials testing and characterization that directly supports the development of breakthrough packaging materials. You'll work in state-of-the-art laboratories, operating advanced testing equipment, executing experiments, and generating critical data that enables our team to make informed decisions about materials that touch millions of customer experiences daily.

Key job responsibilities Materials Testing & Characterization: - Conduct hands-on materials testing using equipment including tensile testers, burst testers,…

Job requirements

  • 2+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience
  • Bachelors Degree or higher in Material Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Paper Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • Master's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, paper science engineering or related technical discipline
  • 2+ years of laboratory experience in materials testing, quality control, or research environment
  • Experience with packaging materials or other forest products testing (paper, adhesives, coatings, or polymers) following standard test methods (TAPPI, ASTM, ISO, ISTA, etc.)
  • Hands-on experience with testing equipment such as tensile testers, burst testers, thermal analysis equipment, SEM, DMA, etc. and experience with data analysis tools and statistical methods
  • Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
  • Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including…

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