Amazon
Lab Engineer III, Global Materials Science
$137K–$185K
Seattle, WA · Full-time · Posted Sep 9, 2026
- Experience
- 6+ years in packaging materials development, testing, manufacturing, or related field; preferred qualifications also list 4+ years of laboratory experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Paper Science, Polymer Science, Physics, or related fields.
About the job
Leads laboratory testing and characterization of packaging materials, develops test methods, analyzes results, and guides technical decisions supporting packaging innovation and sustainability.
What you'll do
- Lead materials testing, method development, equipment troubleshooting, and laboratory operations.
- Analyze and report test results, providing recommendations to technical and business stakeholders.
- Mentor junior lab engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams on supplier qualification and packaging projects.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Paper Science, Polymer Science, Physics, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in packaging materials development, testing, manufacturing, or a related field.
Nice to have
- Master's degree or PhD in a listed or related technical discipline.
- Laboratory experience, test method or SOP development, packaging materials testing, and hands-on use of materials testing equipment.
Pay
136,900.00 - 185,200.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
TAPPI, ASTM, ISO, ISTA, tensile testers, burst testers, rheometers, thermal analysis instruments
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