Operations Engineer Intern (Mar 2026)

Amazon seeks innovative Operations Engineer Interns to support and improve large-scale fulfillment systems in on-site warehouse environments.

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
• Guide and 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 predefined testing activities, administer plans, 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
• Commit to working a minimum of 40 hours per week for up to a 12-week internship
• Pursuing or holding a Bachelor's degree or higher 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

• Hourly pay ranging from $26.25 to $44.95 depending on geographic market and experience
• Potential additional compensation including equity, sign-on payments, and other forms as part of a total compensation package
• Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits

How to Apply

Applicants will be considered for opportunities within 50 miles of their current location. This is an on-site internship located in fulfillment centers, sort centers, delivery stations, or other warehouse/construction environments. Candidates must be prepared to work part-time during the Spring 2026 academic season and full-time during Summer 2026.

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

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