Operations Engineer Intern (Tennessee), RME (Reliability Maintenance Engineering) (Mar 2026)

Amazon seeks an on-site Operations Engineering Intern in Lebanon, TN to support fulfillment system improvements and automation projects.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Drive resolution for an intern project by analyzing data to support process improvement recommendations
• Assist in designing, building, improving, and innovating order fulfillment infrastructure within Amazon’s North America Customer Fulfillment Project Engineering Team
• Support management, design, and implementation of medium scope integrated automation projects involving high speed sortation, conveyors, package lines, and robotic work cells
• Coordinate design and execution efforts between internal teams and outside vendors, including equipment specifications, material flow, process design, and site layout
• Develop and manage budget and contract documents such as RFPs, change order controls, purchase orders, and invoicing
• Direct system commissioning and testing activities, interpret statuses, and report results
• Coordinate with local site management to ensure operator training, procedural compliance, maintenance, and safety practices for new and existing equipment
• Document and investigate fulfillment center change requests and provide recommendations
• Inspect facilities according to corporate standards related to material handling, processing, and storage
• Perform physical tasks including standing and walking up to 12 hours, accessing all building areas safely, bending, lifting up to 49 pounds, and working weekends, holidays, overnight shifts, and overtime as required

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older
• Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and commit to a maximum 12-week internship
• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Industrial, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or related discipline
• Preferred experience includes providing technical guidance for large-scale industrial engineering projects
• Experience with integrated automation solutions such as complex material handling systems, high speed packaging lines, or manufacturing lines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products: Excel, Project, and Outlook
• CAD skills capable of developing integrated automation layouts independently
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing, transportation/logistics, and/or fulfillment/distribution centers

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting rate of $24.11 per hour, varying by market location and candidate experience
• Potential for equity, sign-on payments, and other compensation as part of a total package
• Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits

How to Apply

Applicants must be located within 50 miles of Lebanon, TN. This is an on-site position requiring physical presence in fulfillment centers or related environments. Candidates should be prepared to work part-time during Spring 2026 academic season and full-time during Summer 2026 internship period.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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