Advanced Materials Engineer, Global Materials Science
Sumner, WA, United States • Posted June 04, 2026
Job Type:
Full-time
Location:
Sumner, WA
Posted:
June 04, 2026
Category:
other-general
Application Deadline:
June 11, 2026
Role 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...
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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