2026 Summer TKM Supply Chain Intern- Bachelor's (Santa Clara, CA)

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

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About The Position

Who We Are Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. What We Offer Location: Santa Clara,CA You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. Applied Materials’ TKM Product Operation Program management is searching for an intern to join our team in summer 2026 What’s TKM – TKM is a service produce providing a customized kit of certified spares with best-in-class cleaning and coating services to reduce total cost of ownership (CoO). Valuable contributor to customer process efficiency and future business growth by providing just-in-time high quality services. What the Program Will Provide A great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in supplier management, data analysis, and process automation in both business and engineering field, and managerial level reporting within the semiconductor industry. Exposure to cross-functional collaboration and interaction with global leadership teams. Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the field. Thus, we are seeking a highly motivated intern to support supplier automation related projects and reporting initiatives within our Global TKM business. The position will entail the following:

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineer, Industrial Engineering or related field
• Good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on building trust.
• Quick learner and able to solve problems creatively and analytically.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Comfortable working in the manufacturing cleanroom environment.
• Proficiency in Solid Works, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint Applications
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply by March 6, 2026.
• Note: This position may close early based on application volume or candidate selection.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Advanced TKM Processes team to define and advance a standardized robotic control platform for use across TKMs supplier network.
• Collaborate with Supplier Development to evaluate, define, and advance TKM vendor automation opportunities to drive cost reductions across the TKM supplier network.
• Collaborate SD engineering team and CBM team to analyze business- related numbers and status for global TKM business, providing insights and recommendations for process improvement.
• Conduct TKM Cost- Saving global initiatives alignment and prepare executive -level status reports for presentation to global leadership.
• Be a leadership team’s thought partner by developing plans and deploying to bring up multiple global suppliers in parallel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern