Automation Engineer Intern, (Nationwide) Summer 2027

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Operations roles at Amazon put you at the center of how things move from a click to a doorstep. Youll help design improve and run systems that connect people products and places at scale. Youll take ownership early work closely with teams to solve real-world challenges and see the direct results of your decisions as they reach customers every day. Here the impact of what you build isnt abstract its visible immediate and meaningful - keeping one of the worlds most complex operations moving forward. This is where your journey takes shape through action responsibility and the opportunity to grow in many directions.

This is not a corporate remote or office-based position. This is a ten-week internship (40 hours per week) during the summer of 2027 located within one of Amazons fulfillment centers sort centers delivery stations or other operations buildings.

Operations is at the heart of Amazons business. We are known for our speed accuracy and exceptional service. Our buildings deliver tens of thousands of products to hundreds of countries worldwide every day. The Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME) team are the business partners that work behind the scenes to make it happen. We drive continuous improvement and maintain all the robotics and material handling equipment (MHE) to ensure our customers are met with the Amazon smile. Come join us on our journey!

As an Automation Engineer Intern you will play a crucial role in maximizing equipment reliability and operational performance in our fulfillment centers by providing proactive controls automation and technical support. Your expertise will be essential in troubleshooting complex control systems analyzing performance metrics and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Youll collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize material handling equipment (MHE) systems and implement innovative projects. Youll work with state-of-the-art technology including conveyors sortation systems scanners cameras label systems and SCADA devices and programs. Through your efforts youll directly contribute to ensuring our customers receive their orders with Amazons signature speed and accuracy.

Term: 10 weeks

Benefits: Access to Amazons Medical Advice Line Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial benefits.

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Please note we are not able to provide sponsorship now or in the future for these positions. Eligible candidates must have work authorization without employer intervention to be considered.

This role will require the flexibility to relocate as we prioritize placing candidates based on business need. Site placement is matched by aligning your location preferences with location availability after your interview. Summer relocation and housing assistance provided if eligible.

Based on your performance during the internship you will have the opportunity to receive an offer for full-time employment upon graduation.



Key job responsibilities
You will learn to maintain and troubleshoot material handling control systems including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet ControlNet DeviceNet Profibus motor control systems servo drives frequency drives and electrical distribution systems

You will monitor MHE metrics and partner with maintenance/operations to address system performance issues and provide analysis across all operations

You will drive standard work and continuous improvement through an intern project

You will be able to stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours including climbing and descending stairs and lifting up to 49 pounds

You will work shift patterns that may include nights weekends and/or holidays based on business needs. While shifts vary site to site most follow a fixed 4-day work week with 3 days off.

- Currently enrolled in a bachelors degree program with all requirements anticipated to be completed between December 2027 and August 2028.

- Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelors program for automation engineering computer science electrical engineering or another related field.

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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The starting pay for this position is listed below. Final starting pay will be based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Starting Day 1 of employment Amazon offers EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at IN Plainfield - 77520.00 USD annually
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USA SC Spartanburg - 69785.00 USD annually
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USA VA Virginia Beach - 77520.00 USD annually
USA WA DuPont - 80200.00 USD annually