Supply Chain Internship - Summer 2027

Lightmatter•Mountain View, CA

3d•$53 - $57•Hybrid

About The Position

Lightmatter is hiring a Supply Chain Intern for Summer 2027 to support the Supply Chain Operations team. The team designs and executes global manufacturing networks for producing Lightmatter’s photonic engines at scale. The intern will receive mentorship from leaders in photonics and computing and contribute to process improvement and operational support for high-volume manufacturing programs.

Requirements

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, lab, or prior internship experience in hardware and hardware manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Map supply chain process checkpoints across internal teams and external vendors to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
Assist in designing and refining agentic processes for tracking material dependencies, deliveries, and timelines.
Work with stakeholders and suppliers to gather workflow data and align tracking mechanisms with broader program goals.
Provide operational support for High Volume Manufacturing programs (GuideDR and XPO), supporting daily execution and documenting opportunities to scale.
Prepare an end-of-term review covering implemented process updates and data-driven recommendations for long-term supply chain efficiency.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement savings matching program.
Basic and voluntary life insurance and AD&D coverage.
Vacation, sick leave, and public holidays.
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.
Competitive compensation, including a new-hire equity grant and annual performance-based equity.