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Form of workThis role is a 12 week internship starting in the summer of 2024.
Amazon Robotics has created some of the most game changing technologies in the world. We have consistently driven change from the front of the pack.
Amazon Robotics is now searching for an innovative and solutions oriented engineers to be a part of our global initiative of developing and delivering next generation, world-class fulfillment, and transportation systems. If the idea of bringing your engineering skill set to the next level excites you; if the thought of working with some of the smartest people you may ever meet gets your heart pumping; if the notion of using groundbreaking technologies to develop fulfillment and logistics systems in the multi-national juggernaut that is Amazon has your attention, then keep reading.
As an Innovation & Design Engineer Intern, you will be able to work with some of the most talented engineers in the design and development of physical fulfillment systems around the globe. A successful candidate will have a passion for creating high-performance physical systems, a strong technical problem solving ability, excellent project management skills, and an internal motivation to achieve results in a fast-paced, and often ambiguous environment. Amazon's culture encourages Innovation and expects engineers and managers alike to take a high level of ownership in solving complex problems.
Come help us make history!
Key job responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Invent, design, and implement engineering solutions to complex material flow/transformation and human/machine efficiency problems throughout the global Amazon supply chain.
- Coordinate design and innovation efforts to develop optimal solutions for the fulfillment and transportation network through equipment specification, material flow, process design, site layout, and intellectual property considerations.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to generate high quality, cost effective solutions in very short periods of time.
- Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors.
- Ability to travel 10% to interact with internal and external business and technical leaders.
A day in the life
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you're passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
North Reading, MA, USA | Westborough, MA, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (any discipline)
- Degree program must be based in the United States with an expected graduation after December 2024.
- Must be eligible for and available for a full-time (40 hours per week) internship for 12 weeks between May to August 2024
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree in Engineering (any discipline), Operations, Business Administration, or a related field and at least five years of progressively responsible experience in the specialty
- Experience working with the designs of complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems including robotics and high-speed manufacturing
- Experience with process design based on Lean Principles
- Proficiency using business/technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software
- Proficiency with concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, and decision-making
- Design-in-Safety experience
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
