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 is a ten-week internship (40 hours per week) during the summer of 2027 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 customers receive their orders with Amazon’s signature speed and accuracy.

As an Automation Engineer Intern, you will maximize equipment reliability and operational performance by providing proactive controls automation and technical support. You'll troubleshoot complex control systems, analyze performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams. You'll work with state-of-the-art technology, including conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, label systems, and SCADA devices.

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, and 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

Schedule

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