Intern, Supply Chain Management (Power Electronics)

TL;DR

Intern, Supply Chain Management (Power Electronics): Support development and sourcing of advanced power conversion systems with an accent on vendor selection, cost optimization, and supplier management. Focus on preparing RFI/RFP/RFQ documents, building should-cost models, and translating product requirements into vendor needs.

Location: On-site in Scotts Valley, USA

Company

Startup building cutting-edge power electronics for the 21st-century grid to accelerate electrification of renewables, storage, and loads.

What you will do

• Support development and sourcing of advanced power conversion systems.
• Assist in vendor selection by preparing and analyzing RFI, RFP, and RFQ documents.
• Collaborate with engineers to translate product requirements into operational needs for vendors.
• Build should-cost models and contribute to vendor negotiations through cost optimization analyses.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in Bachelor’s or Master’s in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Good understanding of supplier selection and management best practices.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel, SQL, Python, and PowerBI.
• Familiarity with purchasing processes, manufacturing methods, ERP systems, and supplier quality management tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Nice to have

• Prior internship or project experience in supply chain, operations, manufacturing, or procurement in power systems.
• Interest in renewable energy, electric vehicles, datacenter power, or industrial electrification.
• Undergraduate coursework in mechanical or electrical engineering.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment driven by first principles engineering and solving difficult problems.
• Dynamic setting for personal, technical, and career growth through learning together.
• Hands-on experience with real hardware in a startup building scalable energy systems.