Job Description
DESCRIPTION
Amazon internships across all seasons are full-time positions, and interns should expect to work in office, 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. By applying to this position, your application will be considered for all Industrial Design Engineer roles at all locations we hire for in the United States including but not limited to: Greater Seattle Area (Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond), Greater Bay Area (San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara), Greater DMV (DC, MD, VA), Austin (TX), New York City (NY), Minneapolis (MN).
You will be able to provide your preference of location and start date during the application process but, we cannot guarantee that we can meet your selection based on several factors including but not limited to the availability and business needs of this role. Finalization on the location and start dates available will be provided to you at the time of job offer.
As an Industrial Design Engineer Intern you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive and design innovative consumer products. You will work closely with an internal inter- disciplinary team, to design and develop physical fulfillment systems around the globe. You must be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment.
You will design, develop, test, and deliver components including workflow/process path layout, space utilization/efficiency and ergonomics, etc. You’ll collaborate with your team and peers to deliver projects and artifacts like AutoCAD files with specifications, design frameworks, mathematical models, RFPs. You’ll identify and communicate any issues associated with the design, development, implementation, and optimization of fulfillment-center technologies or design solution.
Start dates for our internships in this posting include the following periods:
1. Winter (Starts January/February 2026)
2. Summer (Starts May/June 2026)
3. Fall (Starts August/September 2026)
Key job responsibilities
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, SolidWorks, CREO, SketchUp, KeyShot, BIM360 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Are 18 years of age or older
- Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum
- Are enrolled in 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
- Knowledge of converting sub-system functional requirements into engineering requirements and component designs
- Experience using one or more of the following CAD technologies: AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, SolidWorks, CREO, BIM360, SketchUp or KeyShot
- Currently working towards a Bachelor’s, Master's or Doctorate Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Systems or Supply Chain Engineering, with an expected conferral date October 2026 – December 2029.
Job Tags
Full time, Summer work, Summer internship, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours,