2026 Summer TKM Supply Chain Intern- Bachelor's (Santa Clara, CA)

Santa Clara County, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Location:

Santa ClaraCA

Youll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn develop and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possiblewhile learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. Were committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work at home or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Applied Materials TKM Product Operation Program management is searching for an intern to join our team in summer 2026

Whats TKM TKM is a service produce providing a customized kit of certified spares with best-in-class cleaning and coating services to reduce total cost of ownership (CoO). Valuable contributor to customer process efficiency and future business growth by providing just-in-time high quality services.

What the Program Will Provide

A great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in supplier management data analysis and process automation in both business and engineering field and managerial level reporting within the semiconductor industry.
Exposure to cross-functional collaboration and interaction with global leadership teams.
Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the field.

Thus we are seeking a highly motivated intern to support supplier automation related projects and reporting initiatives within our Global TKM business. The position will entail the following:

Collaborate with the Advanced TKM Processes team to define and advance a standardized robotic control platform for use across TKMs supplier network.
Collaborate with Supplier Development to evaluate define and advance TKM vendor automation opportunities to drive cost reductions across the TKM supplier network.
Collaborate SD engineering team and CBM team to analyze business- related numbers and status for global TKM business providing insights and recommendations for process improvement.
Conduct TKM Cost- Saving global initiatives alignment and prepare executive -level status reports for presentation to global leadership.
Be a leadership teams thought partner by developing plans and deploying to bring up multiple global suppliers in parallel.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineer Industrial Engineering or related field
Good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on building trust.
Quick learner and able to solve problems creatively and analytically.
Versatility flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
Comfortable working in the manufacturing cleanroom environment.
Proficiency in Solid Works Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply by March 6 2026. Note: This position may close early based on application volume or candidate selection.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Intern / Student

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location hire grade job-related knowledge skills experience and with consideration of internal equity of our current team addition to a comprehensive benefits package candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program as applicable.

For all sales roles the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

In addition Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process please contact us via e-mail at or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at option 1 and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Required Experience:

Intern

Who We AreApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips the brains of devices...