Advanced Materials Engineer, Global Materials Science

Amazon
📍 Sumner, WA, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 04, 2026

Job Description

Description
Join Amazon's Global Materials Science (GMS) organization as we pioneer the future of sustainable e-commerce packaging. As an Advanced Materials Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of materials innovation—developing breakthrough packaging materials that enable automation, reduce environmental impact, and deliver superior customer experiences at Amazon scale. This is a hands-on role where you'll conduct laboratory research, characterize materials properties, establish specifications, and work directly with suppliers to bring novel materials from concept to production across our global fulfillment network.

Key job responsibilities
Materials Development & Innovation:
- Lead hands-on laboratory research and development of packaging materials including paper substrates, adhesives, coatings, and alternative fiber technologies.
- Design and execute experiments to optimize material formulations and processing parameters, applying the materials science triangle...

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Job Details

  • Location Sumner, WA
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 04, 2026
  • Application Deadline June 11, 2026