About this role
A candidate who enjoys working within a fast-paced, technical environment and is interested in the intersection of AI robotics and operational efficiency would find this internship suitable. This role is situated within the Global Supply Management team at Figure, an AI robotics company focused on developing humanoid robots with human-level intelligence for various markets. The primary objective of this internship is to support the team in developing and refining the toolset used for supplier ramp and sourcing readiness as the company moves through its prototype builds. Ultimately, the intern will contribute to establishing the foundational processes and data tracking necessary for effective supply chain management.
This position requires a proactive individual who can manage detailed tracking systems and perform analytical tasks related to procurement and cost management. The intern will be responsible for maintaining critical data sets that inform decision-making regarding suppliers and build costs. It offers a chance to gain direct experience in the physical product supply chain for advanced robotics.
This role is ideal for a student looking to apply analytical skills to real-world hardware challenges and contribute to the operational backbone of an innovative technology company.
What you will do
- The intern will own the sourcing status tracker, maintaining records for parts across current and next build bills of materials, including supplier status and agreement details.
- This involves refreshing the sourcing status tracker weekly so that GSMs and program management have visibility into parts lacking an awarded supplier.
- The intern will manage the tooling and non-recurring engineering (NRE) tracker, tracking milestones such as kickoff, first article inspection, and payment dates.
- A key responsibility is owning the build cost baseline and next-build cost targets by normalizing quotes across suppliers.
- The intern will analyze supplier capacity against the next-build forecast to identify potential supply shortages before build kickoff.
- Support is provided for onboarding new vendors by collecting necessary documentation for GSM review.
- Finally, the intern will execute the build kickoff readiness review and document the process for future team use.
What you need
- Candidates must be a rising senior or recent graduate currently graduating within one year.
- A degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field is required.
- Proficiency in Advanced Excel, including skills like Power Query, lookups, and pivots, is necessary.
- The candidate must possess working knowledge of hardware supply chain fundamentals, such as bills of materials, supplier quotes, and purchase orders.
- Experience with at least one data manipulation language, such as SQL or Python, for data joining is required.
- Strong written communication skills are necessary for documenting processes clearly.
- The ability to document processes so others can execute them independently is a core requirement.
Nice to have
- Prior internship or co-op experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain at a hardware company
- Hands-on experience with an ERP system like NetSuite
- Experience with a BI tool such as Power BI or Tableau
- Exposure to should-cost analysis or quote normalization
Benefits
- $35 - $40/hr base salary
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the expected compensation for this internship?
The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $35 - $40/hr. The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
What tools will I be using for data analysis?
The role requires advanced Excel skills, specifically Power Query, lookups, and pivots. Additionally, candidates should have experience with SQL or Python for pulling and joining data across systems.
What is the team structure like?
The role is situated within the Global Supply Management (GSM) team. The intern will support GSMs and program management by providing data and tracking tools.
What is the expected commitment duration?
The position is for a full-time winter term, spanning from January through April 2027, which is approximately 16 weeks.