Summer 2027 Data Intelligence/Technical Program Management Intern- Master's (Santa Clara, CA)
About The Position
Applied Materials’ TKM SBU is seeking a highly motivated master’s student intern for summer 2027 to support global supply chain projects and reporting initiatives. The role offers hands-on experience in supplier management, data analysis in business and engineering, and managerial-level reporting within the semiconductor industry, as well as cross-functional collaboration, interaction with global leadership teams, and mentorship from experienced professionals. The intern will extract, clean, and analyze supply chain data from internal databases; develop and maintain Tableau dashboards and automated reports; collaborate with stakeholders on process improvement and data-driven optimization; and support global cost-saving initiatives and supplier management. The position is based in Santa Clara, California, and includes work in a manufacturing cleanroom environment. Travel is expected 10% of the time. The internship is full-time, and relocation is not available.
Requirements
- Be pursuing a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Python, SQL, and data visualization.
- Have strong interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on building trust.
- Be a quick learner who can solve problems creatively and analytically.
- Demonstrate versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work enthusiastically amid changing priorities.
- Be comfortable 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, is preferred.
- Tableau is a preferred skillset.
Responsibilities
- Extract, clean, and analyze supply chain data from multiple 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 presentation to global leadership.
- Partner with the leadership team to develop plans and deploy initiatives to bring up multiple global suppliers in parallel.
- Support ad hoc projects and initiatives related to supplier management and performance optimization.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Candidates may be eligible for participation in a bonus program and a stock award program, as applicable.
- Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
- Programs and support for employee health, wellbeing, and personal and professional growth.
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
