Operations Engineer Intern (Location Sydney)

At Amazon were excited to help you kick-start your career with limitless possibilities. Whether youre a problem-solver a creative thinker or someone who loves diving into the details we want to hear from you!
As part of our team youll get hands-on experience working alongside global tech teams sales vendor and account management teams and other business partners across Amazon. Together youll play a real role in delighting millions of customers worldwide.

If youre motivated analytical and ready to make an impact this is your opportunity to turn your potential into something big.
Be the Engineer Who Makes Things Work Better !

As part of our team youll tackle real operational challenges and turn them into smart innovative solutions. From designing and improving systems to driving efficiency across the organisation your work will directly shape how we deliver amazing experiences to millions of customers.

Key job responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-disciplinary professionals to design and implement innovative products and services
Develop strategic pathways to achieve organizational goals through comprehensive stakeholder partnerships
Facilitate communication and engagement across internal teams external customers and partner organizations
Design and manage comprehensive programs that drive operational excellence
Support team development through mentorship and collaborative coaching

A day in the life
No two days look the same. Youll get to:
Think big work on strategic projects that push boundaries
Get hands-on dive into system designs equipment qualification and process improvements
Collaborate partner with teams across the business to bring ideas to life
Make an impact lead initiatives that drive real measurable results

About the team
The Operations Engineering function manages the execution and testing/commissioning of all CapEx equipment scope. This is usually in the form of MHE (Material Handling Equipment). The exceptions are building infrastructure/utilities equipment (transformers HVAC etc.) handled by D&C and Amazon Robotics which is handled by the AR team.

The Operations Engineering (Ops Eng) team also works closely with Solutions engineering whom manage equipment design and procurement process. Combined these teams are responsible for the entire life-cycle of the CapEx equipment scope for new building launches retrofits and conversions.

- Degree in Mechanical Mechatronics Industrial Engineering or similar Engineering field (except Computer Science)
- Penultimate year student pursuing a Bachelor or higher degree
- Able to complete full time internship in summer 2026 from 7th Dec 2026 19th Feb 2027

- Experience demonstrating strong analytical abilities and confidence in the use of data
- Knowledge of AutoCAD 3D

Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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