About the role#
As a Tech Ops Engineer Intern, you will serve as a technical resource within Amazon data centers. You will join a team responsible for the oversight and review of electrical, mechanical, controls, and architectural disciplines. This role involves identifying areas for improvement, acting on data from other teams, and designing solutions for operational challenges.
What you'll do#
- Oversee and review projects across electrical, mechanical, fire detection, and building automation systems.
- Design, develop, and deploy solutions to address operational challenges.
- Work within multi-disciplinary teams to support data center operations.
- Communicate with vendors, various teams, and individuals to maintain operational standards.
- Act on data provided by internal organizations to drive improvements.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field.
- Expected degree conferral date between October 2026 and December 2029.
- Enrollment in or completion of an academic program physically located in the United States.
- Minimum age of 18.
- Experience with SQL or other relational databases.
- Proficiency in Excel.
- Ability to effectively communicate complex concepts through written and verbal channels.
- Knowledge of data center infrastructure design, operations, or delivery.
- Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
Location & details#
- Location: San Diego, California, United States.
- Modality: This is an on-site position requiring work within a data center.
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, for a maximum of 12 weeks.
- Term options: Winter 2027, Summer 2027, or Fall 2027.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Amazon
Amazon operates as a public company focused on e-commerce, retail, operations, and internet services. It maintains its headquarters in Seattle, Washington. The organization employs 783,642 people across its various divisions. It functions as a large-scale provider of digital and physical goods.
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