Automation Engineer Intern, (Nationwide) - Summer 2027

About the role

Operations roles at Amazon put you at the center of how things move from a click to a doorstep. You'll help design, improve, and run systems that connect people, products, and places at scale. This ten-week internship (40 hours per week) during the summer of 2027 is located within one of Amazon’s fulfillment centers, sort centers, delivery stations, or other operations buildings.

The Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME) team drives continuous improvement and maintains all robotics and material handling equipment (MHE) to ensure customer orders are delivered with Amazon’s signature speed and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Monitor MHE metrics and partner with maintenance/operations to address system performance issues and provide analysis across all operations.
• Drive standard work and continuous improvement through an intern project.
• Stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, including climbing and descending stairs, and lifting up to 49 pounds.
• Work shift patterns that may include nights, weekends, and/or holidays based on business needs. Most shifts follow a fixed 4-day work week with 3 days off.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with all requirements anticipated to be completed between December 2027 and August 2028.
• Work authorization without employer intervention.
• Flexibility to relocate, as placement is based on business need. Summer relocation and housing assistance provided if eligible.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program for automation engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or another related field.

Benefits

• Access to Amazon's Medical Advice Line.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial benefits.
• Starting Day 1 of employment: EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching.

Pay

• USA, IN, Plainfield - 77,520.00 USD annually
• USA, KY, Campbellsville - 69,785.00 USD annually
• USA, LA, Shreveport - 69,785.00 USD annually
• USA, NJ, Avenel - 77,520.00 USD annually
• USA, OH, Rossford - 77,520.00 USD annually
• USA, PA, Shippensburg - 77,520.00 USD annually
• USA, SC, Spartanburg - 69,785.00 USD annually
• USA, TN, Mt. Juliet - 69,785.00 USD annually
• USA, VA, Virginia Beach - 77,520.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, DuPont - 80,200.00 USD annually

Final starting pay will be based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

Schedule

• 10-week internship during the summer of 2027.
• 40 hours per week.
• Shifts may include nights, weekends, and/or holidays. Most follow a fixed 4-day work week with 3 days off.