Job Title:  Supply Chain Intern - Summer 2025

Are you ready to gain hands-on experience and contribute to innovative engineering projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment?

At Zygo, your skills and insights will be integral to our core values of curiosity, collaboration, and persistence. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT, has been a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced optical metrology systems, ultra-precise optical components, and complex electro-optical systems and assemblies. Join our team, where your expertise will drive cutting-edge solutions, address complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision and safety.

As a Supply Chain Intern, you will embark on an exciting 11-week journey, working on impactful projects that allow you to develop essential engineering skills and contribute to meaningful advancements in our products and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Make-Buy Template Development: Develop and pilot a make-buy template that compares internal manufacturing cost to low-cost region landed cost and high-cost region landed cost. This will include logistics and other factors.
• Accounting and Cost Structures: Understand accounting, overhead, fixed and variable cost structures.
• Excel Template Creation: Generate an Excel or similar tool to serve as a secure and locked template for user-required inputs.
• Logistics and Tariffs: Research and incorporate inbound logistics and tariffs into the landed cost estimating template.
• Labor Rates and Cost Analysis: Understand labor rates, burden, and standard hours to calculate costs.
• Collaboration: Work with Finance, Accounting, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Manufacturing Engineering teams.
• Excel Skills: Utilize moderate to advanced Excel skills to simplify and automate inputs related to cost, labor, logistics, and annual volumes.

Preferred Majors or Coursework

• General Business
• Accounting
• Supply Chain
• Operations

Skills and Qualifications

• Accounting and Cost Analysis: Understanding of accounting, overhead, and cost structures.
• Excel Proficiency: Ability to create and secure Excel templates.
• Logistics Knowledge: Basic understanding of inbound logistics and tariffs.
• Collaboration Skills: Ability to work effectively with various departments.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: A proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Why Join Us?

• Hands-On Experience: Work on real-world engineering projects with a measurable impact on product performance and development.
• Collaborate with Experts: Gain insights and mentorship from experienced professionals in procurement and supply chain management.
• Career Development: Build a strong foundation in procurement, cost analysis, and logistics.
• Inclusive Environment: Be part of a team that values diverse perspectives and fosters professional growth.

How to Apply

Are you ready to take the next step in your engineering career and bring your unique perspective to our team? Submit your application and let us know how you can contribute to developing innovative solutions for Zygo products. We look forward to hearing from you!

*Due to the nature of Zygo’s programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code