Material Testing Engineer

Material Testing Engineer

Georgia‑Pacific is seeking a curious, hands‑on Material Testing Engineer to join our cutting‑edge team at the GP Innovation Institute in Norcross, GA. In this role, you'll help shape the future of sustainable packaging and materials performance for one of the world's leading manufacturers.

As a Material Testing Engineer, you'll play a key role in testing and analyzing container board, corrugated boxes, and recyclable mailers. You'll support customer projects, lead quality investigations, and provide technical insights that influence product design and performance. This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands‑on lab work, data‑driven analysis, and turning test results into real‑world improvements.

At the Innovation Institute
, we push boundaries to make packaging stronger, smarter, and more sustainable. Our engineers collaborate with customers and cross‑functional teams to uncover creative ways to reduce supply‑chain costs, improve shelf performance, and drive measurable sustainability gains - using a proven 5‑step process built around innovation and value creation.

• Collaborate with project teams to define testing plans and objectives
• Perform hands‑on material and packaging tests using established methods and lab equipment
• Record, analyze, and interpret data to uncover trends and insights
• Identify and troubleshoot anomalies in test results
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly through reports and presentations
• Maintain lab equipment, uphold safety standards, and support process improvements
• Manage time effectively and contribute to a high‑performing, collaborative team

• Bachelor's Degree in a Science or Engineering discipline; OR an Associate Degree in a Science or Engineering discipline with 2 or more years of experience in laboratory physical property testing and analysis
• Experience analyzing data sets and drawing conclusions
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritize workload, and utilize excellent time‑management skills to meet deadlines
• Experience working in a lab and following standard operating procedures for testing and housekeeping
• Experience with experimental design, laboratory procedures, and writing technical reports

• Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Science, Materials Science, or Mechanical Engineering
• Two or more years of laboratory testing experience
• Experience communicating test plans, test results, and recommendations across all levels of the organization
• Knowledge of statistics including using software packages such as JMP, Minitab, or Power BI

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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