Supply Chain Internship - Summer 2027

About this job

Are you ready to do meaningful internship work on technology that is changing how AI systems are built? At Lightmatter you will have mentorship from leaders in photonics and computing. Lightmatter's Supply Chain Operations team designs and executes the complex, global manufacturing networks required to build our world-first photonic engines at scale.

Responsibilities:

Map supply chain process checkpoints across internal teams and external vendors to identify operational bottlenecks and inefficiencies.

Assist in designing and refining agentic processes to more effectively track material dependencies, deliveries, and timelines.

Collaborate directly with stakeholders and suppliers to gather workflow data, ensuring all tracking mechanisms align with broader program goals.

Provide hands-on operational support for High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) programs (GuideDR & XPO), assisting with daily execution while documenting areas for scale.

Deliver a consolidated end-of-term review that outlines implemented process updates and offers data-driven recommendations for long-term supply chain efficiency.

Requirements:

Master’s in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Interest in Supply Chain and Operations

Willingness and curiosity to learn from an exciting team!

Preferred Qualifications

Research, lab, or prior internship experience in hardware and hardware manufacturing

Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.

Hourly Rate in USD

$53—$57 USD