Assembly Operator Intern

Amazon RIVR; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work

Learning opportunities

Job summary

RIVR, part of Amazon, is seeking a motivated student to assist in assembling robotic components and to learn safety and quality standards in a hands-on environment.

You will work under senior technicians, gain practical experience with assembly tools, and support basic test bench tasks while developing precision and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a diploma/degree in a relevant field.
• Basic understanding of mechanical drawings; willingness to learn and improve
• Some hands-on experience in mechanical/electrical assembly (school projects, labs) is a plus
• Interest in automation equipment; no prior experience required
• Basic circuit and mechanics knowledge from studies
• Strong learning ability and motivation to master new assembly processes
• Careful and responsible work attitude; follow instructions and ensure quality
• Good teamwork and ability to follow work arrangements

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily maintenance and management of assembly tools and equipment under guidance.
• Follow work instructions to complete assembly tasks and ensure quality.
• Identify basic issues during assembly and report abnormalities.
• Participate in 5S workshop management and keep workstations clean and organized.
• Support the team with prototype assembly assistance, basic test bench operation, and material inventory under supervision

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Diploma/degree in mechanical manufacturing, mechatronics, electronic technology, or related fields

Tools

Workshop tools

Job description

RIVR, part of Amazon is a robotics company pioneering Physical AI through real-world doorstep delivery. Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.

Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery.

Job Description

• Under the guidance of senior technicians, assist in the assembly of robotic components including joints, structural parts, circuit boards and harnesses. Learn and follow assembly process requirements and operating specifications to complete assigned assembly tasks with quality assurance.

What you’ll be doing

• Assist in the daily maintenance and management of assembly tools and equipment under guidance. Learn to properly use tools and follow safety production rules and regulations to ensure workplace safety.

• Follow work instruction documents and complete assigned assembly tasks under supervision. Learn to ensure assembly quality and understand the impact on subsequent testing procedures.

• Learn to identify basic issues during assembly process. Report abnormalities to team members and assist in problem-solving under guidance.

• Participate in workshop 5S management. Learn to maintain clean and organized workstations and properly store materials and tools.

• Support the team with temporary tasks including prototype assembly assistance, basic test bench operation support and material inventory under supervision.

What you must have

• Currently pursuing a diploma/degree in mechanical manufacturing, mechatronics, electronic technology, or related fields.

• Basic understanding of mechanical drawings; willingness to learn and improve

• Some hands-on experience in mechanical/electrical assembly (from school projects, lab work, or part-time work is a plus). Eagerness to learn precision assembly skills.

• Interest in learning about automation equipment; no prior experience required

• Basic theoretical knowledge of circuits and mechanics from academic studies

• Strong learning ability and motivation to master new assembly processes

• Careful and responsible work attitude; willingness to follow work instructions and ensure work quality

• Good team collaboration skills and willingness to comply with work arrangements

• Adhere to safety standards and maintain strong safety awareness

Get some bonus points

• Any exposure to test bench operations in school labs or internships

• Interest in inventory and material management

• Any exposure to automation equipment (servo press, testing equipment, etc.) from studies or internships

• Interest in learning professional robotic test bench operations

• Currently pursuing or holding relevant basic certificates (e.g., electrician certificate)

• Adaptable to fast-paced learning environment; curious about different aspects of assembly and testing work

RIVR, part of Amazon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective.

We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations.