Business Operations & Data Analytics Intern | Applied Materials

Applied Materials is seeking a highly motivated, analytical intern to support strategic business operations, process improvement, and data analytics initiatives. This role suits a student in Industrial Engineering or another engineering discipline who wants to use data to solve business problems, improve operational performance, and enable data-driven decisions. You will work with cross-functional teams to analyze business processes, develop insights from enterprise data, and support forecasting, productivity, business intelligence, and operational excellence initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, clean, analyze, and interpret data from multiple business systems and data sources
• Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations that communicate business performance and trends
• Support forecasting, planning, and operational improvement initiatives
• Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for automation, efficiency gains, and waste reduction
• Document current and future-state workflows, requirements, and process maps
• Assist with business intelligence projects using data analytics tools and reporting platforms
• Perform root cause analysis and recommend ways to improve operational effectiveness
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Customer Success, Sales Operations, and Product teams
• Present findings and recommendations to project teams and leadership

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering/Operations Research, Mechanical Engineering, Systems/Computer Engineering, or another engineering discipline with a demonstrated passion for data analytics
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Curious mindset and a desire to learn new technologies and business processes

Skills

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis)
• Data analysis and visualization
• Process mapping and root cause analysis
• Forecasting and business intelligence
• Dashboards and reporting

Soft Skills

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Independence and multitasking
• Curiosity and initiative
• Presenting findings to stakeholders and leadership

Nice to Have

• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with data querying concepts
• Coursework or experience in data analytics, process improvement, Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma, operations research, or business intelligence
• Experience with Python, R, or other analytics tools
• Knowledge of process mapping and continuous improvement methodologies

Benefits

• Mentorship from experienced operations, program management, and analytics professionals
• Hands-on experience with enterprise data and analytics platforms
• Opportunity to lead and present a project with measurable business impact
• Experience collaborating across multiple business functions in a global technology company
• Comprehensive benefits package, with details on the Applied Materials careers site
• Possible eligibility for other compensation, such as a bonus and stock award program, as applicable