Amazon · 2 weeks ago
2026 Operations Engineer Intern (Tennessee), RME (Reliability Maintenance Engineering)
Nashville, TN
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$24.11/hr - $24.11/hr
Start in 2026 SpringAmazon is seeking Operations Engineering Interns to be part of their North America initiative for developing next-generation fulfillment systems. The role involves supporting process improvement recommendations, designing and implementing automation projects, and coordinating efforts between teams and vendors in a fulfillment environment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
Responsibilities
Drive resolution for an intern project by owning and deep diving data to support a process improvement recommendation
Assist in designing, building, improving, and innovating order fulfillment infrastructure throughout the large-scale supply chain network within Amazon’s North America Customer Fulfillment Project Engineering Team
Support management, design, and implementation of medium scope integrated automation projects with system elements such as high speed sortation, multiple conveyors, package lines, and/or robotic work cells
Guide and coordinate design and execution efforts between internal teams and outside vendors including equipment specifications, material flow, process design, and site layout
Develop and manage budget and contract documents including RFPs, change order controls, purchase orders, and invoicing
Direct system commissioning and predefined testing activities, including administering the plan, interpreting statuses and reporting results
Coordinate with local site management to ensure proper operator training, procedural compliance, maintenance and safety practices are followed for new and existing equipment
Thoroughly document/investigate FC change requests and provide recommendations
Inspect facilities in accordance with corporate standards and procedures relating to material handling, processing and storage
Ability to perform the following task, with or without reasonable accommodation:
Stand and walk for up to 12 hours
Walking in/around the warehouse with great frequency; many facilities are over a quarter mile in length
Access all areas of building by ascending and descending ladders, stairs, gangways safely
Regular bend, lift, stretch, and reach below the waist and above the head
Lift and move totes up to 49 pounds each
Work weekends, holidays, and/or overnight shifts and overtime (as required)
Qualification
Required
Are 18 years of age or older
Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to a 12 week internship maximum
Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Industrial, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or other related discipline
Preferred
Experience providing technical guidance for large-scale industrial engineering projects
Experience with implementation of integrated automation solutions, such as complex material handling systems, high speed packaging lines and manufacturing lines
Experience in Microsoft Office products: Excel, Project and Outlook
Experience in CAD skills, including being capable of developing an integrated automation layout unassisted
Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing efforts, transportation/logistics and/or fulfillment/distribution centers
Benefits
Equity
Sign-on payments
Medical
Financial
Other benefits
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$8.11BKey Investors
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2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
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CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
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