Amazon
Lab Engineer II, Global Materials Science
$99K–$160K
Seattle, WA +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Location
- Seattle, WA
Sumner, WA - Experience
- 2+ years in a hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment; preferred: 2+ years of laboratory experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Material Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Paper Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
About the job
Conduct laboratory testing and analysis of packaging materials to support materials development, supplier decisions, and sustainable packaging innovation.
What you'll do
- Test and characterize packaging materials using laboratory equipment and established standards; maintain and calibrate equipment.
- Collect and analyze experimental data, document findings, and prepare test reports.
- Support laboratory operations and collaborate with engineers and scientists on experiments, supplier samples, and process improvements.
What they ask for
- 2+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience.
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Material Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Paper Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in a related technical discipline.
- 2+ years of laboratory experience in materials testing, quality control, or research; experience with packaging materials, standard test methods, testing equipment, and data analysis.
Pay
USD 99,400.00 - 160,000.00 annually base salary (USA, WA, Seattle); USD 99,400.00 - 160,000.00 annually base salary (USA, WA, Sumner)
Tools
TAPPI, ASTM, ISO, ISTA, tensile testers, burst testers, rheometers, SEM
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