Supply Chain Intern (Power Electronics)

Location: Scotts Valley, United States; on-site

Company

hirify.global is a startup developing scalable power electronics hardware, including inverters and rectifiers, for renewable energy, storage, loads, and grid electrification.

What you will do

• Support the development and sourcing of advanced medium-voltage power conversion systems.
• Prepare and analyze RFI, RFP, and RFQ documents for vendor selection.
• Translate product requirements into clear operational needs for suppliers in collaboration with senior engineers.
• Build should-cost models and perform cost optimization analyses.
• Support vendor negotiations and supplier quality management activities.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a bachelor's or master's program in supply chain management, industrial engineering, engineering, or a related field.
• Understanding of supplier selection and management best practices.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Familiarity with purchasing processes, manufacturing methods, ERP systems, and supplier quality management tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and learn in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Nice to have

• Internship or project experience in supply chain, operations, manufacturing, or procurement related to electrical and power conversion systems.
• Interest in renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, datacenter power architectures, or industrial electrification.
• Undergraduate coursework in mechanical or electrical engineering.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on experience working with real hardware and energy systems.
• Collaboration with experienced engineers and supply chain managers.
• First-principles engineering and work on technically difficult problems.
• Opportunities for personal, technical, and career growth.