Summer 2027 Data Intelligence/Technical Program Management Intern- Master's (Santa Clara, CA)

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

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About The Position

Applied Materials’ TKM SBU is seeking a highly motivated intern to support global supply chain projects and reporting initiatives for its TKM business. TKM provides customized kits of certified spares with cleaning and coating services to help reduce total cost of ownership and support customer process efficiency and business growth.

The internship offers hands-on experience in supplier management, data analysis across business and engineering, and management-level reporting in the semiconductor industry. The intern will collaborate across functions and interact with global leadership teams, with mentorship from experienced professionals. The role is based in Santa Clara, California, and includes 10% travel. The position may involve working in a manufacturing cleanroom environment.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Python, SQL, and data visualization tools such as Tableau.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on building trust.
• Ability to learn quickly and solve problems creatively and analytically.
• Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work enthusiastically amid changing priorities.
• Comfort working in a manufacturing cleanroom environment.

Nice To Haves

• Good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
• Tableau experience or skills.

Responsibilities

• Extract, clean, and analyze supply chain data from internal databases using SQL or Python to support operational insights and decision-making.
• Develop and maintain Tableau dashboards and automated reports to monitor cost, logistics performance, supplier capacity, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Operations, and cross-functional stakeholders to identify process improvement, automation, and data-driven optimization opportunities.
• Align global TKM cost-saving initiatives and prepare executive-level status reports for global leadership presentations.
• Partner with the leadership team to develop plans and support bringing multiple global suppliers online in parallel.
• Support ad hoc projects and initiatives related to supplier management and performance optimization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Potential eligibility for participation in a bonus program and a stock award program, as applicable.
• Supportive work culture with opportunities to learn, develop, and grow professionally.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.

What This Job Offers

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