Operations Engineer Intern (Field)

Amazon; Colombier-Saugnieu; On-site; EUR 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Employee benefits

Competitive monthly salary

Job summary

Amazon is offering an engineering internship across multiple hubs in France (CDG7, LIL8, BVA1, LYS2, MLH1, ORY1, ETZ2). You will work in an international environment on projects covering order fulfilment infrastructure, robotics, and control systems.

You will engage with Project Management, Change Management, Planning, and Infrastructure teams, gaining hands-on experience and exposure to real-world engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French and English (C1)

Responsibilities

• Design, build, improve, and automate order fulfilment infrastructure across the large-scale supply chain.
• Manage and implement small to medium automation projects with conveyors, sortation, and robotics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels to deliver projects.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or STEM

Job description

Description

Job Summary

This job can be based in: CDG7, LIL8, BVA1, LYS2, MLH1, ORY1 or ETZ2

Amazon Operations is the backbone of the Amazon customer experience. With over 50 fulfilment centres, hundreds of delivery stations, and tens of thousands of employees, the team works together to efficiently deliver items to customers. In the fulfilment centres, millions of items are picked and packed annually, while delivery teams work to get orders to customers on time. Safety is the top priority, and the operations culture is defined by teamwork, diversity, and a shared work ethic that keeps the business running smoothly. The team takes pride in delivering the quality service Amazon is known for globally.

Note: You must have the right to work in the country of employment by the start date.

Key job responsibilities

Key Job Responsibilities

An engineering internship in Amazon will provide you with an unforgettable experience in a dynamic and international environment. Our internships serve to be an educational experience, where you will put your skills and bias for action to the test, to complete a project that will support your own learning in the engineering field.

The engineering team in Amazon maintain and optimize all technologies in the Global Amazon Warehouse & Delivery Network ranging from large, modern, purpose-built warehouses utilizing robotics and high-volume conveyance all the way through the value chain to small, high speed, delivery stations placed as close to our customers as possible.

We provide professional growth, opportunities to solve for complex engineering challenges, Material Handling Equipment, and opportunities to build your skills working with various teams and stakeholders. Our Operations Engineering Interns must be comfortable interfacing with and driving various functional teams and all stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

As an Engineering intern, you could have the opportunity to join one of the following teams: Project Management, Change Management, People Management, Planning, Contracting Management, Infrastructure, Reliability Maintenance and more. You will work on a project with real impact within Amazon. This could include:

• Design, build, improve, and innovate order fulfilment infrastructure throughout the large-scale supply chain network.

• Manage, design, and implement small to medium scope integrated automation projects with system elements such as high-speed sortation, multiple conveyors, package lines, and/or robotic work cells.

• Working on a program to train technicians in the basics of control systems fault finding in order to raise the level of knowledge within the site.

• Support within the EU Controls network on a project to enhance the capability to monitor MHE metrics and provide visualization and data to internal customers.

• Develop alongside global teams to support the installation and commission of new equipment, including project managing implementation of new processes

• Potential relocation to the designated work location.

A day in the life

A Day in the Life

Our internships are educational opportunities that allow you, our future managers, to discover how we lead and develop our teams. You'll immerse yourself in the fast-paced, complex world of operations, either from a corporate perspective or from our Fulfillment Centers, Sortation Hubs, and Delivery Stations, witnessing how our managers engage their teams to fulfill customer expectations.

This internship will place you at the heart of our operations, enabling you to trace the journey of a customer order. You'll gain a realistic job preview of the full-time opportunities awaiting you within our organization.

You'll learn how our managers cultivate a safe, productive environment, harnessing the full potential of their teams through effective engagement and performance management strategies. This is your chance to develop skills that will propel you towards a rewarding career with Amazon.

About the Team

Intern Community:

• As an Amazon Intern, you'll be part of a vibrant, supportive community that empowers your growth and development. You'll collaborate with interns from around the world, networking and participating in social events to broaden your perspectives. You can also join specialized groups focused on areas like sustainability to explore your diverse interests.

Support:

• The internship program provides a robust support system, including weekly intern office hours, dedicated IT and HR support, and a program team committed to your success. This ensures you have the guidance and assistance needed to thrive.

Learning Sessions:

• Exclusive learning sessions will further enhance your skills, granting you access to Amazon's cutting-edge learning platforms and the expertise of industry leaders. These structured development opportunities will prepare you for the next step in your career.

Opportunities:

• Upon successful completion of the internship, you may be considered for a graduate role or a second internship, allowing you to continue your journey with Amazon. Additionally, you'll enjoy a competitive monthly salary, relocation support, and access to a range of employee benefits.

Internship Start Dates across the year:

• We are hiring interns to start anytime from January through September 2025. Each month, we'll hold 1-2 onboarding days for new hires.

Basic Qualifications

• Speak, write, and read fluently in French and English at C1 level or above
• Currently in your penultimate or final year and working towards a university degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Automation, Industrial or Software), or a STEM subject
• Eligible to complete a full-time internship of 3-6 months

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify process improvements and innovative solutions.
• * Excellent communication and teamwork skills, able to collaborate effectively with others.
• * Demonstrated curiosity, proactivity, and willingness to take on challenges in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment

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