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Paper Packaging Materials Engineer, Global Materials Science

Amazon· Global Materials Science (GMS)
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Hybrid (Luxembourg)Full-timePosted yesterday

About the role

Advanced Materials Engineer role bridging EU and NA materials science efforts to develop and harmonize sustainable paper packaging materials and automation-compatible systems within Amazon’s Global Materials Science organization, based in the EU (Luxembourg).

Responsibilities

  • Lead laboratory research and development of packaging materials including paper substrates, adhesives, tapes, coatings, and alternative fiber technologies, with deep understanding of pulp and paper manufacturing processes and converting operations.
  • Design and execute experiments to optimize material formulations and processing parameters, applying the materials science triangle framework (processing-structure-properties) across the full range of packaging materials and converting processes.
  • Develop next-generation materials solutions that improve performance, cost, sustainability, and automation compatibility focusing on EU supplier capabilities and regional material availability.
  • Advance materials innovations from concept, pilot, and deployment phases, ensuring compatibility with EU packaging automation hardware and converting equipment.
  • Evaluate and develop tape, adhesive, and coating systems for automated packaging lines considering substrate interactions, machine speed, and environmental conditions.
  • Serve as the primary conduit between EU and NA materials science teams, driving global alignment on materials specifications.
  • Build and maintain understanding of EU supplier base and how it differs from North American supply landscape.
  • Identify region-specific materials requirements dictated by EU regulations and supply constraints; balance global standardization with regional customization.
  • Collaborate with EU automation hardware teams to ensure materials are co-developed with automation equipment and optimize machine runnability and throughput.
  • Provide materials expertise during automation system design, commissioning, and optimization; translate materials properties into equipment parameters.
  • Characterize materials using a range of techniques (tensile, rheometry, DSC/TGA, FTIR, SEM, etc.) and ensure compliance with standards (ASTM, TAPPI, ISO, ISTA).
  • Define materials specifications and develop QC protocols; harmonize specifications where feasible across NA and EU.
  • Direct collaboration with EU-based paper mills, adhesive manufacturers, tape producers, converters to develop and scale new materials.
  • Mentor junior engineers and technicians; present findings at reviews; contribute to IP through disclosures and patent applications.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in materials science engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, pulp/paper engineering or related technical discipline

Skills

Required:Project managementInterdisciplinary teamworkFunctional specifications & test proceduresMaterials selection, testing, scaling to manufacturingTechnical communication

Benefits

  • Not specified in description
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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