2026 Summer Industrial Engineering Intern- Master's (Santa Clara, CA)

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Structure and break down complex business problems, develop hypothesis, drive analysis and deliver recommendations in a data-driven manner Lead thoughtful and rigorous analysis across large data sets and synthesize insights and opportunities Develop and present high-quality recommendations and deliverables for executive level consumption and contribute to associated strategy and execution discussions Work collaboratively across a cross-functional set of stakeholders to gather the right information, pressure test your hypothesis, co-create deliverables, accelerate execution and unlock value Optimize operations and business processes to improve performance, reduce cycle time, and shrink costs Data Analytics: Tableau, Power BI, Python, SQL, Excel VBA Scripting, Microsoft Office IE skills: Operations Management, Cost Reduction, Scheduling, Program management, Lean Manufacturing, Productivity Improvements

Requirements

• Student must be pursuing a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or Computer Science or Data Science or Business Management or a related major
• Student must be in good academic standing at their university, with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale preferred
• Strong analytical skills - able to extract real insight from multiple data sources
• Ability to problem-solve creatively and analytically
• Able to work effectively in a matrix environment and influence others
• Data analytics skills (PowerBI, Tableau, Advanced Excel, Python, working with multiple data sets)
• Detail oriented, able to connect the dots and communicate complex ideas effectively
• Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma
• Desire for continuous learning and improvement
• Flexible and adaptable mindset who thrives in a results-driven culture
• Excellent listening, writing, quantitative, qualitative, and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Structure and break down complex business problems
• Develop hypothesis
• Drive analysis and deliver recommendations in a data-driven manner
• Lead thoughtful and rigorous analysis across large data sets and synthesize insights and opportunities
• Develop and present high-quality recommendations and deliverables for executive level consumption and contribute to associated strategy and execution discussions
• Work collaboratively across a cross-functional set of stakeholders to gather the right information, pressure test your hypothesis, co-create deliverables, accelerate execution and unlock value
• Optimize operations and business processes to improve performance, reduce cycle time, and shrink costs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern