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Amazon.com Services LLC

Lab Engineer II, Global Materials Science

Seattle, WA, United States
Sumner, WA, United States

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Experience: 2+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 29, 2026

Original 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, tear testers, rheometers, and other materials characterization tools.
Execute test protocols following TAPPI, ASTM, ISO, and ISTA standards as well as internal developed methods.
Perform testing on packaging materials including paper substrates, adhesives, coatings, and alternative fiber materials.
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring proper calibration and functionality
Prepare test and store specimens according to specifications and standard operating procedures
Identify, recommend, and help implement improved lab processes for the team. Learning to create mechanisms.

Data Collection & Analysis:

Collect, organize, and document experimental data with high accuracy and attention to detail.
Analyze test results and identify trends or anomalies in materials performance.
Generate clear and concise test reports summarizing findings and observations.
Support data-driven decision making by providing reliable, high-quality test results

Laboratory Operations:

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions for all testing activities
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized laboratory environment.
Participate in laboratory safety programs and equipment maintenance schedules.
Assist in identifying opportunities to improve testing efficiency and data quality.
Support inventory management of laboratory supplies and test materials

Cross-Functional Support:

Collaborate with Advanced Materials Engineers and scientists on experimental design and execution.
Communicate test results, status updates, and any issues or blockers to team members.
Support supplier qualification activities by conducting materials testing on vendor samples.
Assist with sample preparation and testing for field trials and deployment validation.
Participate in team meetings and contribute to project planning discussions.

Documentation & Continuous Improvement:

Contribute to the development and refinement of test procedures and SOPs
Document experimental procedures, observations, and results clearly and thoroughly.
Identify and recommend improvements to testing methods and laboratory processes.
Learn and apply materials science principles to understand the significance of test results.
Seek feedback and continuously develop technical skills and domain knowledge.

Work Environment:

Primarily laboratory-based work with hands-on equipment operation.
Standard lab safety protocols and PPE requirements.
Occasional lifting of materials and equipment (up to 50 lbs), standing, walking, kneeling throughout the day.
Collaborative team environment with regular interaction with scientists and engineers.

A day in the life Your day starts in the lab preparing test specimens - cutting paper samples to precise dimensions and conditioning them in the environmental chamber. You're supporting a critical adhesive development project, and today's testing will determine if the new formulation meets performance requirements.

Mid-morning, you're running tensile and burst tests on paper samples, carefully following the test protocol and recording data in real-time. The results look interesting - you notice the tear strength is higher than previous samples and flag this for the materials engineer leading the project.

After lunch, you're operating the rheometer to characterize viscosity profiles of new hot melt adhesive samples from three different suppliers. You meticulously document the temperature ramps and flow behavior, knowing this data will directly inform sourcing decisions.

Your afternoon includes calibrating equipment, organizing test data into clear summary reports, and preparing samples for tomorrow's environmental conditioning tests. You also participate in a team meeting where you present your week's testing results - your data shows one supplier's material consistently outperforms the others. This is hands-on work that matters. The tests you conduct today generate the data that enables breakthrough materials innovations, supports major procurement decisions, and ultimately improves packaging for millions of customers while advancing Amazon's sustainability goals.

Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Maternity and Parental Leave Options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

About the team The Global Materials Science (GMS) organization is Amazon's Center of Excellence for packaging materials development and supply chain transformation. Our team represents a fundamental shift in how Amazon approaches packaging innovation - owning the invention, development, and optimization of materials that power our fulfillment network.

Our Mission: We build deep expertise in packaging materials through rigorous research and testing, develop innovative packaging solutions that unlock automation potential and sustainability improvements, and establish robust supply chains that deliver superior solutions at lower cost.

Our Vision: To be the global leader in e-commerce packaging materials science and innovation, enabling the best customer packaging experience at the lowest cost to serve.

What Makes Us Unique: We're not just specifying materials - we're fundamentally understanding them through the materials science triangle framework (processing, structure, properties). Our integrated capabilities span from molecular-level materials characterization, to full packaging system testing, to automation compatibility testing. This end-to-end ownership enables us to innovate faster, unlock step-change improvements previously thought impossible.

Our Impact: We're driving Amazon's transition from plastic to paper packaging, developing breakthrough materials and establishing supply chains that reduce costs while advancing our 2040 net-zero commitment. Our work directly influences automation success, customer experience, and sustainability metrics.

Our Culture: We operate with high technical rigor while moving at startup speed. We embrace calculated risk-taking in R&D, fail fast, and iterate based on data. We believe in radical collaboration - our success requires seamless partnership across engineering, procurement, operations, and sustainability teams. We value both technical excellence and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Our Team: We bring together materials scientists, chemists, engineers, lab technicians, and program managers who are passionate about solving hard problems. We partner with world-class academic institutions, leading materials suppliers, and internal Amazon teams to push the boundaries of what's possible in packaging materials.

Basic qualifications

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. Preferred qualifications
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 support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, Seattle - 99,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually USA, WA, Sumner - 99,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

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Materials science
GMS
Packaging
Attention to detail
Decision making
Equipment maintenance
Inventory management
Sample preparation
Procurement
Supply chain management
Chemical engineering
Mechanical engineering
Quality control
Research
SEM
Data analysis
Recruitment
Mental health

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