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Power that runs the world | Discover careers in Operations
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 out of our corporate office in Bellevue, WA. Applicants must be able to work on-site at our Bellevue, WA office during the spring semester and be available for travel during summer months. During summer months, travel to Amazon fulfillment centers under construction and corporate offices around the US is required.
The Operations Engineering MHE Lifecycle Internship is an on-site part-time internship (20 hours a week) during the Spring 2027 academic season (February 2027 - May/June 2027) based in our Bellevue, WA corporate office.
Upon school release for Summer 2027 (May/June 2027 - July/August 2027), this position shifts to a 12-week internship "full-time" (40 hours/week) with travel opportunities to fulfillment centers under construction and corporate offices across the United States.
This is a hybrid corporate and field position, combining strategic engineering work in our corporate office environment with hands-on operations engineering support at fulfillment centers, sort centers, delivery stations, and construction/job trailer environments.
Amazon is searching for innovative and solutions-oriented Operations Engineering 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 MHE Lifecycle Interns will support the management and optimization of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) throughout its entire lifecycle. Working across both performance optimization and systematic problem-solving initiatives, interns will gain exposure to equipment performance monitoring, training development, and continuous improvement for complex material handling challenges. They are comfortable in ambiguous, fast-moving environments and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive solutions that improve operational efficiency across the network.
Key job responsibilities
- Support engineers in managing, testing, and implementing automated material handling systems including high-speed sorting equipment, conveyor systems, and robotic equipment
- Assist in monitoring equipment performance after installation to ensure systems operate efficiently during high-demand periods
- Work with internal teams and equipment vendors on technical specifications, material flow design, process optimization, and facility layouts
- Help develop training materials and standard operating procedures for operations and maintenance teams
- Participate in troubleshooting equipment issues and developing solutions for automated material handling systems, packaging equipment, and robotics
- Coordinate with facility management to ensure proper equipment training, safety compliance, and maintenance practices
- Assist in testing equipment installations for safety, throughput capacity, and performance standards
- Support continuous improvement projects using Lean manufacturing principles to address equipment performance challenges
- Help document meeting notes, decisions, and action items to maintain clear communication with project teams and vendors
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives
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
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with all requirements anticipated to be completed between December 2027 and August 2028.
- Able to work on-site at Amazon's Bellevue, WA corporate office
- Available to work part-time (20 hours/week) during Spring 2026 semester (February 2027 - May/June 2027) from our Bellevue, WA office
- 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 fulfillment centers under construction and corporate offices across the United States during summer months
- Are 18 years of age or older
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree or above in Industrial, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or other related engineering discipline
- Experience or coursework related to industrial engineering, manufacturing, or material handling systems
- Experience with implementation of integrated automation solutions, such as complex material handling systems, high speed packaging lines and manufacturing lines
- Experience in Microsoft Office products: Excel, Project and Outlook
- Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing efforts, transportation/logistics and/or fulfillment/distribution centers
- Experience with standard work development and process documentation
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or other design software
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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.
LOCATION
Bellevue, WA, USA - 80,200.00 USD Annually
DESCRIPTION
Power that runs the world | Discover careers in Operations
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 out of our corporate office in Bellevue, WA. Applicants must be able to work on-site at our Bellevue, WA office during the spring semester and be available for travel during summer months. During summer months, travel to Amazon fulfillment centers under construction and corporate offices around the US is required.
The Operations Engineering MHE Lifecycle Internship is an on-site part-time internship (20 hours a week) during the Spring 2027 academic season (February 2027 - May/June 2027) based in our Bellevue, WA corporate office.
Upon school release for Summer 2027 (May/June 2027 - July/August 2027), this position shifts to a 12-week internship "full-time" (40 hours/week) with travel opportunities to fulfillment centers under construction and corporate offices across the United States.
This is a hybrid corporate and field position, combining strategic engineering work in our corporate office environment with hands-on operations engineering support at fulfillment centers, sort centers, delivery stations, and construction/job trailer environments.
Amazon is searching for innovative and solutions-oriented Operations Engineering 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 MHE Lifecycle Interns will support the management and optimization of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) throughout its entire lifecycle. Working across both performance optimization and systematic problem-solving initiatives, interns will gain exposure to equipment performance monitoring, training development, and continuous improvement for complex material handling challenges. They are comfortable in ambiguous, fast-moving environments and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive solutions that improve operational efficiency across the network.
Key job responsibilities
- Support engineers in managing, testing, and implementing automated material handling systems including high-speed sorting equipment, conveyor systems, and robotic equipment
- Assist in monitoring equipment performance after installation to ensure systems operate efficiently during high-demand periods
- Work with internal teams and equipment vendors on technical specifications, material flow design, process optimization, and facility layouts
- Help develop training materials and standard operating procedures for operations and maintenance teams
- Participate in troubleshooting equipment issues and developing solutions for automated material handling systems, packaging equipment, and robotics
- Coordinate with facility management to ensure proper equipment training, safety compliance, and maintenance practices
- Assist in testing equipment installations for safety, throughput capacity, and performance standards
- Support continuous improvement projects using Lean manufacturing principles to address equipment performance challenges
- Help document meeting notes, decisions, and action items to maintain clear communication with project teams and vendors
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives
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
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with all requirements anticipated to be completed between December 2027 and August 2028.
- Able to work on-site at Amazon's Bellevue, WA corporate office
- Available to work part-time (20 hours/week) during Spring 2026 semester (February 2027 - May/June 2027) from our Bellevue, WA office
- 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 fulfillment centers under construction and corporate offices across the United States during summer months
- Are 18 years of age or older
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree or above in Industrial, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or other related engineering discipline
- Experience or coursework related to industrial engineering, manufacturing, or material handling systems
- Experience with implementation of integrated automation solutions, such as complex material handling systems, high speed packaging lines and manufacturing lines
- Experience in Microsoft Office products: Excel, Project and Outlook
- Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing efforts, transportation/logistics and/or fulfillment/distribution centers
- Experience with standard work development and process documentation
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or other design software
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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.
LOCATION
Bellevue, WA, USA - 80,200.00 USD Annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Internship
Verify your internship qualifies for PERM
PERM requires the role to have a specific minimum education requirement tied to the position, not just the applicant. Confirm your internship job description formally requires a bachelor's degree in a defined field before pursuing EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship.
Research prevailing wages using OFLC Wage Search
DOL sets prevailing wage levels for PERM-sponsored roles by job title, location, and experience level. Run your internship title through OFLC Wage Search early so you can confirm the employer's offer meets the required threshold before filing begins.
Target employers with structured intern-to-hire pipelines
Green card sponsorship through PERM requires a permanent, full-time job offer. Internship programs that convert to full-time roles are the most realistic path. Focus your applications on employers with documented conversion programs and a history of sponsoring international hires.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsorship-ready employers
Not every employer advertising internships is prepared to sponsor a green card. Migrate Mate filters for employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not discovering deal-breakers after accepting an offer.
Request an explicit sponsorship commitment before accepting
Ask the employer during the offer stage whether their internship-to-full-time path includes PERM sponsorship. Get the commitment in writing. USCIS and DOL require the employer to initiate the labor certification, so verbal assurances aren't enough.
Collect academic credentials now to avoid filing delays
PERM and I-140 filings require degree verification documents. If your degree is from a non-U.S. institution, arrange a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before your internship ends so your employer's attorney isn't waiting on you.
Green Card Internship: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an internship actually lead to a green card?
Yes, but only when the internship converts to a permanent, full-time position. PERM labor certification requires a permanent job offer, so the sponsorship process typically begins after a full-time role is confirmed. Some structured programs hire interns with a clear conversion path and initiate PERM within the first year of full-time employment.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for internship-to-hire roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary status subject to an annual lottery; green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is permanent and has no lottery at the petitioning stage. For many countries, EB-3 has no current backlog, meaning you could reach permanent residency faster than cycling through H-1B renewals. PERM takes longer upfront but leads to a definitive outcome.
Which EB category covers most internship-to-green-card paths?
EB-3 covers professionals with a U.S. bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent, making it the most common category for roles that begin as internships. EB-2 applies if the full-time position requires an advanced degree or the employer can demonstrate the role warrants it. Your employer's immigration attorney will assess which category fits the job description.
How do I find internship employers who sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface employers with employment-based green card sponsorship history. Because most general job boards don't filter by immigration sponsorship type, searching without that filter wastes time on employers who won't sponsor. Migrate Mate's data lets you target EB-2 and EB-3 sponsoring employers from the first search.
What documents should I prepare before my employer starts the PERM process?
You'll need official transcripts, your diploma, and a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S. Your employer's attorney will also need your resume showing relevant experience and any professional licenses tied to the role. Having these ready before the PERM recruitment phase begins prevents delays that can push back your priority date.