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

Description

The company is a global leader in materials science and engineering. Its equipment and services are used in nearly every new semiconductor chip and advanced display, and they support AI and the commercialization of next-generation chips.

The TKM business provides customized kits of certified spares, plus cleaning and coating services, to lower total cost of ownership. Its just-in-time services help customers improve process efficiency.

The internship offers hands-on work in supplier management, data analysis across business and engineering, and manager-level reporting in semiconductors. You will work across functions with global leadership and receive mentorship from experienced professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support global service projects and reporting initiatives in the TKM business.
• Extract, clean, and analyze supply chain data from several internal databases using Excel, Tableau, and AI to produce operational insights for decisions.
• Build and maintain Tableau dashboards and automated reports that track cost, logistics performance, supplier capacity, and operational efficiency.
• Work with Purchasing, Operations, and other functions to find improvements in process, automation, and data-driven optimization.
• Check TKM cost-saving initiatives against global plans and write executive-level status reports for global leadership.
• Act as a thought partner to the leadership team by drafting plans and rolling out several global suppliers in parallel.
• Help with ad hoc projects on supplier management and performance optimization.
• Use MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint), Tableau, and AI prompting; Tableau is a preferred skill.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Data Science, Statistics, MBA, or a related business field.
• GPA of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale (preferred).
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a focus on building trust.
• Learn quickly and solve problems both creatively and analytically.
• Stay versatile and flexible, handling changing priorities with energy.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing cleanroom.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Python, SQL, and Tableau for data visualization.

Conditions

Location: Santa Clara, CA.

Full-time schedule, employee type intern or student, for a summer 2027 start.

Travel: 10% of the time.

Not eligible for relocation.

The company offers a supportive culture focused on learning and career growth.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply by December 31, 2026. The role may close early based on application volume or candidate selection.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, plus programs for health and wellbeing at work and at home.
• May be eligible for a bonus and a stock award program, where applicable.
• Pay depends on location, hire grade, job knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity with current team members.
• For sales roles, the posted range is Target Total Cash: base salary plus target bonus at 100% goal achievement.