Operations Engineering Intern - start date Q1 2027

Description

There’s a universe of opportunity at Amazon.

At Amazon, your career doesn’t follow a straight line. It accelerates, twists, and challenges you in ways you never expected. From the moment you join, you’re part of something big: building products or services that reach millions and shaping how people live, work, and connect every day. This is where your ideas turn into real impact. You’ll work with world class tools, global platforms, and systems built to operate at an extraordinary scale. You’ll move fast, experiment and launch solutions that matter. With endless opportunities to explore across teams and roles, you’ll learn quickly, apply what you know and discover skills you didn’t know existed. This is an environment designed for builders who want to see the impact of their work in the world. Ready to start your adventure?

What’s in it for you? An internship at Amazon means real responsibility from day one. You’ll build, test, and learn alongside people who want to see you succeed, while making an impact that reaches far beyond campus.

Key job responsibilities

As an Operations Engineer Intern, you could have the opportunity to join one of the following teams: Project Management, Change Management, People Management, Planning, Contracting Management, Infrastructure, Reliability Maintenance Engineering and more. You will work on a project with real impact within Amazon. This could include:

• Design, build, improve, and innovate order fulfilment infrastructure throughout the large-scale supply chain network.

• Manage, design, and implement small to medium scope integrated automation projects with system elements such as high-speed sortation, multiple conveyors, package lines, and/or robotic work cells.

• Develop alongside global teams to support the planning, installation and commission of new equipment, including project managing implementation of new processes.

• Support within the EU Controls network on a project to enhance the capability to monitor MHE metrics and provide visualization and data to internal customers.

• Working on a program to train technicians in the basics of control systems fault finding to raise the level of knowledge within the site.

A day in the life

Every day is different as an Operations Engineer Intern. You'll work alongside experienced engineers on real projects that design, build, and improve fulfilment infrastructure across Amazon's large-scale supply chain network. You might spend your morning analysing MHE performance data and developing visualisations to help teams monitor equipment metrics, then spend your afternoon on the warehouse floor supporting the installation and commissioning of new automation equipment. You will collaborate with global teams, interface with stakeholders at all levels, and drive solutions with real operational impact.

Amazon's fulfilment network relies on cutting-edge technology — from robotics and high-speed sortation to conveyance systems and robotic work cells. No matter which team you join, whether it's Project Management, Reliability Maintenance Engineering, Controls, or Infrastructure, part of your role will involve solving complex engineering challenges. You'll design and implement improvements, support process innovation, and contribute to programmes that build technical capability across sites — developing your engineering, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills in a dynamic, international environment.

About the team

Intern Community:

As an Amazon Intern, you'll be part of a dynamic, supportive community that empowers your growth and development. You'll collaborate with interns from around the world, networking and participating in social events to broaden your perspectives. You can also join specialized groups focused on areas like sustainability to explore your diverse interests.

Support:

The internship program provides a robust support system, including weekly intern office hours, dedicated IT and HR support, and a program team committed to your success. This ensures you have the guidance and assistance needed to thrive.

Learning Sessions:

Exclusive learning sessions will further enhance your skills, granting you access to Amazon's industry-leading learning platforms and the expertise of industry leaders. These structured development opportunities will prepare you for the next step in your career.

Opportunities:

Upon successful completion of the internship, you may be considered for a graduate role or a second internship, allowing you to continue your journey with Amazon. Additionally, you'll enjoy a competitive monthly salary, relocation support, and access to a range of employee benefits.

Internship Start Dates across the year:

We are hiring interns to start in Q1 2027 with six months availability.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently in your final or penultimate year and working towards a university bachelors’ or masters’ degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Automation, Industrial or Software), or a STEM subject.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel at an advanced level, including: pivot tables, macros, index/match, vlookup, VBA, data links, etc.

• Speak, write, and read fluently in English at C1 level or above

• Available for a full-time internship (40 hours/week) with a Q1 start date and 6 months internship length

• [If role available only from 6 - 12 months]

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you have all the basic qualifications above, we’d love to hear from you.

• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360, etc.)

• Understanding of ISO 13849 & 62061

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