Industrial Design Engineer Intern , Summer at Amazon

Description Shape what comes next | Discover careers in Tech At Amazon, our tech isn't just a tool, it's your playground. Our engineers work on scalable systems, cloud services, and customer-facing products that operate at global scale. This is an environment where you learn by building. Whether you're creating cloud-native solutions, optimizing machine learning models, or building products that drive experiences for millions of customers around the globe, your work reaches the world, fast.

You'll take ownership early, collaborate across teams and disciplines, and grow your skills as you tackle new problems. There's no single path forward here, with a chance to explore different directions and shape your journey as you go. This is where ambition meets opportunity and, where the impact of what you build helps define what comes next, for customers and for you.

What's in it for you? An internship at Amazon means real responsibility from day one. You'll build, test, and learn alongside people who want to see you succeed, while making an impact that reaches far beyond campus. Amazon internships are full-time positions, and interns should expect to work Monday-Friday, up to 40 hours per week typically between 8am-5pm. Specific team norms around working hours will be communicated by your manager.

Interns should not have conflicts such as classes or other employment during the Amazon work-day. Applicants should have a minimum of one quarter/semester/trimester remaining in their studies after their internship concludes.

As an Industrial Design Engineer Intern, you may:

• Design, develop, test and deliver solutions (e.g., workflow/process path layout, space utilization/efficiency, ergonomics, etc.).
• Use appropriate technologies (e.g., AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, Solid Works, CREO, Sketch Up, Key Shot, BIM
  360 etc.) to deliver high quality, operationally excellent models and design (e.g., safety, high quality, and performance) that meet the needs of the customer.
• Identify and communicate any issues associated with the design, development, implementation, and optimization of fulfillment-center technologies or design solution.
• Invent, develop, and refine solutions to ensure they are meeting customer, business, operational, technology, and team goals.
• Understand business impact of designs and show good judgement when making design suggestions, ensuring they meet performance and scaling targets.
• Technical report writing of process and best practices.

A day in the life Our internship program provides hands-on learning and building experiences for students who are interested in a career in industrial design engineering. In addition to working on an impactful project, you will have the opportunity to engage with Amazonians for both personal and professional development, expand your network, and participate in fun activities with other interns throughout the summer.

No matter the location of your internship, we give you the tools to own your internship and learn in a real-world setting.

• Are 18 years old or older
• Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum
• Are enrolled in or have completed a academic program that is physically located in the United States
• Knowledge of IE fundamentals like basic spatial layouts of processing lines or process paths
• Experience using one or more of the following CAD technologies:
  AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, Solid Works, CREO, BIM
  360, Sketch Up or Key Shot
• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field, with an expected conferral date between October 2026 - December 2029.
• Knowledge of converting sub-system functional requirements into engineering requirements and component designs

• Experience communicating technical details verbally and in writing
• Experience with material handling and processing
• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Master's degree in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field, with an expected conferral date between October 2026 - December 2029.

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