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Lab Engineer II, Global Materials Science

Amazon

Location

Sumner, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

$99,400 - $160,000 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
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·FY 2025

Job description

Join Amazon's Global Materials Science organization as a Lab Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in developing sustainable e-commerce packaging. This hands-on position involves conducting materials testing and characterization to support the creation of innovative packaging materials. You will work in advanced laboratories, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment to generate data that influences millions of customer experiences. The team focuses on driving Amazon's transition to sustainable packaging solutions while fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Requirements

  • 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
  • 2+ years of laboratory experience in materials testing, quality control, or research environment
  • Experience with packaging materials or other forest products testing following standard test methods
  • Hands-on experience with testing equipment such as tensile testers, burst testers, and thermal analysis equipment

Responsibilities

  • Conduct hands-on materials testing using various characterization tools and equipment.
  • Execute test protocols following industry standards and internal methods.
  • Analyze test results and document findings with high accuracy.
  • Collaborate with engineers and scientists on experimental design and execution.
  • Maintain a safe and organized laboratory environment while supporting inventory management.

Benefits

  • Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.

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