What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Engineering Intern- Master's (Santa Clara, CA) position at Applied Materials?
Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale helps our customers – who make smartphones, supercomputers, virtual reality headsets, autonomous vehicles and more – transform their ideas into reality. Our innovations Make Possible® a Better Future.
Inside our company, we apply the idea of make possible as we work together. We value our people and teams who turn possibilities into reality by advancing our strategy, accomplishing great things and empowering others. We are deeply committed to fostering a Culture of Inclusion where every person knows they belong, feels empowered to bring their whole self to work, and is inspired to grow.
TEAM OVERVIEW :
Applied Global Services internal consulting team is searching for interns to join our team in summer 2025! Interns will work in the Industrial Engineers, Business Intelligence Analyst, Field Service Engineers, and Technical Training teams. Industrial Engineering consultants lead strategic projects to streamline business processes, improve supply chain and operations, reduce costs, and improve business performance. The team is responsible project life cycle to start with analysis of the as-is process, identify and quantify opportunities, develop improvement streams, secure buy-in from stakeholders, and drive implementation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Structure and break down complex business problems, develop hypothesis, drive analysis and deliver recommendations in a data-driven manner
Lead thoughtful and rigorous analysis across large data sets and synthesize insights and opportunities
Develop and present high-quality recommendation and deliverables for executive level consumption and contribute to associated strategy and execution discussions
Work collaboratively across a cross-functional set of stakeholders to gather the right information, pressure test your hypothesis, co-create deliverables, accelerate execution and unlock value
Optimize operations and business process to improve performance, reduce cycle time, and shrink costs
TECHNICAL SKILLS :
Data Analytics : Tableau, Power BI, Python, SQL, Excel VBA Scripting, Microsoft Office
IE skills : Operations Management, Cost Reduction, Scheduling, Program management, Lean Manufacturing, Productivity Improvements
REQUIREMENTS / EDUCATION :
Student must be in pursuit of a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics or a related major
Student must be in good academic standing at their university, with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
Strong analytical skills – able to extract real insight from multiple data sources
Ability to problem-solve creatively and analytically
Able to work effectively in a matrix environment and influence others
Data analytics skills (PowerBI, Tableau, Advanced Excel, Python, working with multiple data sets)
Detail oriented, able to connect the dots and communicate complex ideas effectively
Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma
Desire for continuous learning and improvement
Flexible and adaptable mindset who thrives in a results-driven culture
Excellent listening, writing, quantitative, qualitative, and oral communication skills
COMPENSATION : 31-36 per hour
The rate offered to a selected candidate will be based on a number of factors including location and education level and will vary depending on confirmed job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Qualifications
Education : Master's Degree
Skills : Certifications :
Languages :
Years of Experience :
Up to 1 Year
Work Experience :
Additional Information
Time Type : Full time
Employee Type : Intern / Student
Travel : Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible :
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Salary : $31 - $36
