Supply Chain Internship - Summer 2027
About The Position
Lightmatter is hiring a Supply Chain Intern for Summer 2027. The Supply Chain Operations team designs and executes the complex global manufacturing networks needed to build Lightmatter’s photonic engines at scale. The intern will receive mentorship from leaders in photonics and computing and contribute to operational improvements and high-volume manufacturing programs. The role focuses on mapping supply chain processes, improving tracking of material dependencies and deliveries, gathering workflow data from stakeholders and suppliers, and supporting daily execution for High Volume Manufacturing programs GuideDR and XPO. The intern will document opportunities to scale operations and deliver an end-of-term review with implemented process updates and data-driven recommendations for long-term supply chain efficiency.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management.
- Interest in Supply Chain and Operations.
- Willingness and curiosity to learn from the team.
- Capacity to comply with federally mandated U.S. export control requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Research, laboratory, or prior internship experience in hardware and hardware manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Map supply chain process checkpoints across internal teams and external vendors to identify operational bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
- Assist in designing and refining agentic processes to track material dependencies, deliveries, and timelines more effectively.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers to gather workflow data and ensure tracking mechanisms align with broader program goals.
- Provide hands-on operational support for High Volume Manufacturing programs GuideDR and XPO, assisting with daily execution and documenting areas for scale.
- Deliver an end-of-term review outlining implemented process updates and data-driven recommendations for long-term supply chain efficiency.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement savings matching program.
- Life insurance, including basic, voluntary, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
- Vacation, sick, and public holiday time off.
- Paid family leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Training and development.
- Commuter benefits.
- Flexible, hybrid workplace model.
- Equity grants for eligible full-time employees.
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Career Level
Intern
