- Robot type
- Warehouse and Logistics
- Location
- SeattleWashingtonUSA
- Job type
- Manufacturing
- Posted
- Sep 8, 2026
Lab Engineer III, 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 role, you'll lead materials testing and characterization efforts that directly support the development of breakthrough packaging materials. You'll drive technical direction in state-of-the-art laboratories—designing experiments, developing novel test methods, operating advanced equipment, 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: • Lead and independently conduct advanced materials…
Job requirements
- 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
- Master's degree or PhD in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Paper Science, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline
- 4+ years of laboratory experience in materials testing, quality control, or research environment
- Experience developing test methods or SOPs for materials characterization
- 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.
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