About the role#
Join our Supply Chain Analytics team as a Data Scientist Intern for the Summer 2027 term. You will work on-site in Santa Clara, California, to help us improve operational efficiency through machine learning, statistical modeling, and generative AI. We look for individuals who use AI tools to move faster while maintaining a deep understanding of the underlying models and data.
What you'll do#
- Learn how our supply chain operations run, what the data represents, and how decisions are made.
- Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and actionable insights.
- Write and optimize SQL queries to extract and transform data from multiple sources.
- Develop statistical and machine learning models to support supply chain decision-making.
- Contribute to GenAI and LLM initiatives, including AI-powered search and automation.
- Design and enhance dashboards using Tableau or Power BI.
- Partner with stakeholders to understand business challenges and translate them into technical requirements.
- Communicate findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Analytics, or a related quantitative field.
- A GPA of 3.0 or above is preferred.
- Working knowledge of databases, data modeling, and SQL.
- Proficiency in Python for data analysis, including libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and scikit-learn.
- Strong foundation in machine learning and statistical methods.
- Coursework or project experience with cloud data platforms and data at scale.
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
- Familiarity with data engineering concepts and GenAI/LLM applications.
- Knowledge of version control frameworks like Git and Bitbucket is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Santa Clara, California
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Employment: Full-time internship
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Applied Materials
Applied Materials operates in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The company produces equipment for materials engineering and flat panel display manufacturing. It was founded in 1967 and maintains its headquarters in Santa Clara, California. The organization employs over 32,000 people.
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