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RME is the backbone of Amazon's operations, ensuring millions of packages reach customers on time. As an RME Intern, you'll be part of the team that keeps our sophisticated automation and infrastructure running smoothly—work that directly enables Amazon to delliver its promise to customers every single day.

The Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) Intern will play a hands-on role in keeping Amazon's Fulfilment Centre (FC) running at peak performance. Working alongside experienced Engineering Technicians, you'll gain exposure to both reactive and proactive maintenance across a wide range of automated systems and facilities infrastructure. You will contribute to real projects, troubleshoot complex equipment issues, and see firsthand how equipment reliability directly impacts site productivity, throughput, and customer experience.

Please note: The duration of the internship will run over a consecutive 12 weeks from December 2026 – February 2027. This internship offers more than just technical experience—it's a launchpad for your engineering career at Amazon:

Mentorship & Professional Growth:

• Work directly with experienced RME engineers and technicians who are invested in your development

• Receive guidance on real-world engineering challenges and best practices

• Build your professional network within Amazon's global operations team

Career Pathways:

• High-performing interns may be considered for Amazon's Graduate Engineering Manager (GEM) program

• Potential for full-time opportunities within Amazon's RME organization

• Gain experience that's highly valued across the engineering and operations industry

Why This Internship Matters: You'll be part of the team that keeps Amazon's promise to customers—ensuring millions of packages are processed and delivered on time. The skills you develop here will set you apart as you launch your engineering career.

Key job responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience developing and delivering Preventive Maintenance programs

• Learn to install, maintain, and troubleshoot all FC systems including power distribution, automated material handling equipment, conveyance, packaging machines, labelling machines, HVAC and other operational equipment

• Work directly with installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting any of the following: relay logic, ladder diagrams, controls components, sensors & scanners, motor starters, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, solenoids, servo drives, frequency inverters, linear drives, sorters and encoders

• Develop practical skills working on PLCs and PLC programs, with opportunities to troubleshoot ladder logic, components (CPU back plains, I/O boards, counters, modules, and devices) and communications modules (Ethernet)

• Act as an ambassador for safety within the team and promote safe working across the site

• Build expertise in repairing and maintaining Bus Systems such as profibus and asibus

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships across all levels in the organisation

• Demonstrate ability to prioritize and manage tasks under high pressure

• Support data collection and analysis of equipment performance metrics (e.g., OEE) to identify improvement opportunities

• Participate in team meetings, safety huddles, and shift handovers

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis

Basic Qualifications

• Currently in your penultimate year of an undergraduate or postgraduate university degree/qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electrical majors) or similar technical discipline

• Any exposure to hands-on experience or previous work experience/internship in a maintenance focused role

• Any experience or exposure to using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) to plan proactive maintenance and record reactive tasks.

• Understanding OEE and equipment performance metrics.

• Solid foundational knowledge of PLC based controls systems

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Problem-solving mind set with proactive issue resolution

• Ability to demonstrate curiosity and pro-activity, which will allow you to gain greater autonomy during the internship and make the most of your time with us to fully achieve your learning and development goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize many different projects and workload

• Must be highly self-motivated and customer-centric

• Understanding of Six Sigma principles

• Exposure working in a multi-site environment

• Knowledge in OEE and EAM tools

• Previous work experience – a summer job, internship; if it’s an experience in a related field or business, even better.

Acknowledgement of country:

In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement:

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.