Join Amazon's Global Materials Science organization as a Lab Engineer, where you will lead materials testing and characterization efforts to develop sustainable e-commerce packaging. This role involves driving technical direction in advanced laboratories and solving complex testing challenges. You will mentor fellow engineers and collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance packaging materials that impact millions of customer experiences. The team focuses on innovative solutions that align with Amazon's sustainability goals.

• 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 following standard test methods.
• Hands-on experience with testing equipment such as tensile testers, burst testers, and thermal analysis equipment.

• Lead and independently conduct advanced materials testing using various characterization tools.
• Design, develop, and refine test protocols following industry standards and internal methods.
• Perform complex testing on packaging materials and interpret results in the context of project objectives.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and ensure proper calibration across the lab's instruments.
• Prepare test specimens according to specifications and adapt approaches for novel materials.
• Collect, organize, and document experimental data with high accuracy.
• Generate comprehensive test reports that synthesize findings and recommend next steps.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for testing activities.
• Mentor and train junior lab engineers on testing techniques and data analysis.
• Partner with engineers and scientists on experimental design and result interpretation.

• 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.