Operations Engineering Field Execution Internship - Summer 2027 (CA, CT, GA, TX)

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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. You'll 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 isn't abstract, it's visible, immediate, and meaningful - keeping one of the world's most complex operations moving forward. This is where your journey takes shape through action, responsibility, and the opportunity to grow in many directions.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This role is based at an on-site location at one of the following locations:
- Cleburne, TX,
- Hesperia, CA
- Atlanta, GA
- Waterbury, CT
- Salinas, CA
Applicants must be located within 50 miles of one of the above locations to be hired for this position.

The intern's primary site will be a fulfillment center under construction, with potential travel opportunities to other Amazon fulfillment centers and corporate offices during the summer months.

The Operations Engineering Field Execution Internship is an on-site part-time internship (20 hours a week) during the Spring 2027 academic season (February 2027 - May/June 2027) based at a fulfillment center under construction.
Upon school release for Summer 2026 (May/June 2027 - July/August 2027) this position shifts to a 12-week internship "full-time" (40 hours/week) with potential travel opportunities to other fulfillment centers under construction and corporate offices across the United States.

This is NOT a corporate or virtual position and will be located on-site in a fulfillment center, sort center, delivery station, or other warehouse/construction/job trailer environment.
Amazon is searching for innovative and solutions-oriented Operations Engineering Field Execution Interns to be a part of our North America initiative to develop and deliver next generation, world-class fulfillment systems.

What is fulfillment you ask? Fulfillment is how we refer to completing or fulfilling a customer's Amazon.com order and the acts of picking, packing, shipping, sorting and delivering their order to meet or exceed their expectations!

Our Operations Engineering Field Execution Interns have the ability to quickly adapt strategies, plans, and solutions to affect dynamic business requirements. They are comfortable interfacing and driving various functional teams and all stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Open minds, customer focus, innovation empowerment, advanced technologies, team comradery, and drive our Regional Operations Engineering team to deliver the most advanced fulfillment solutions in the world.

Key job responsibilities
Drive resolution for an intern project by owning and deep diving data to support a process improvement recommendation

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

A day in the life
Work 12-hour shifts on feet (when supporting field operations)

Cover extensive distances in large warehouse facilities

Use ladders, stairs, and gangways safely

Lift/move totes up to 49 lbs

Perform frequent bending, stretching, and reaching motions

Travel to various locations across the United States during summer months

Basic Qualifications:
- Are 18 years of age or older
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with all requirements anticipated to be completed between December 2027 and August 2028.
- Currently reside within 50 miles of the position location listed in this job posting
- Available to work part-time (20 hours/week) during Spring 2027 semester (February 2027 - May/June 2027) on-site at assigned fulfillment center location
- Available to transition to full-time (40 hours/week) for a 12-week period during Summer 2027 (May/June 2027 - July/August 2027)
- Able to travel up to 80% to other fulfillment centers under construction and corporate offices across the United States during summer months as needed

Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing efforts, transportation/logistics and/or fulfillment/distribution centers
- Experience in CAD skills, including being capable of developing an integrated automation layout unassisted
- Experience in Microsoft Office products: Excel, Project and Outlook
- 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 with hands-on project execution in construction or operations environments
- Experience with standard work development and process documentation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

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

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The starting pay for this position is listed below. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits. 

Atlanta, GA, USA - 55,760.00 USD Annually
CLEBURNE, TX, USA - 55,760.00 USD Annually
Hesperia, CA, USA - 70,400.00 USD Annually
Salinas, CA, USA - 70,400.00 USD Annually
Waterbury, CT, USA - 55,760.00 USD Annually