Summer 2026 - Business Operations & Planning Intern (San Jose, CA)(7471)

Overview of Role

Are you a driven and analytical individual passionate about optimizing business processes, managing demand, and ensuring operational excellence in a high-tech industry? Join our dynamic team as a Business Operations & Planning Intern and gain invaluable hands-on experience in critical functions that drive our company’s success. This exciting opportunity will allow you to work closely with cross-functional teams, contribute to demand and capacity planning, and develop recommendations to maximize efficiency and profitability within the semiconductor industry. If you have a strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, and a desire to learn in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to be part of a team committed to achieving success.

Responsibilities

• Business & Market Analysis:
  • Prepare related data for business/market analysis and reporting, focusing on market dynamics and business intelligence.
  • Identify demand drivers, integrate market/customer intelligence, and review historical ordering trends.
  • Support Tape Out forecasts for potential Business Opportunity and NTO (New Tape Out) management.

• Demand & Capacity Planning Support:
  • Assist in demand forecasting activities by identifying key demand drivers, integrating market/customer intelligence, and reviewing historical ordering trends.
  • Support capacity management efforts, including long-term and near-term planning, to ensure optimal resource allocation.
  • Contribute to planning for Fab utilization optimization.
  • Help address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner.

• Order & Fulfillment Management:
  • Support order and capacity fulfillment processes, including tracking and management.
  • Assist in problem-solving for demand, loading, and capacity issues.
• Data, Reporting & Cross-functional Collaboration:
  • Utilize analytical skills to help refine and streamline data pipelines related to operational and pricing information.
  • Support the creation of data visualizations (using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar) to present insights clearly and actionably.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams in the US and Taiwan to achieve operational goals.
  • May perform other duties as assigned, such as special projects and other administrative responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must be current rising seniors working towards a Bachelor’s degree, or pursuing a Master’s degree, in Business Administration, Business Management, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• Familiarity with MS Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Access), with advanced Excel skills (e.g., advanced functions, pivot tables) preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer service oriented with strong interpersonal and people skills.
• Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, independent, self-motivated, and self-disciplined.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Semiconductor Industry, Products, and Market trends.
• Preferably some related experience through previous internships, academic projects, or relevant coursework in finance, or market analysis.
• A GPA of 3.0 or above is preferred.

Wha you'll Gain

• Hands-on experience in critical business operations, demand forecasting and capacity planning within the semiconductor industry.
• Exposure to developing and implementing operational and strategic initiatives for a global leader.
• Opportunity to work with cross-functional teams and senior leadership across different regions.
• Development of analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.

Company Description

As a trusted technology and capacity provider, TSMC is driven by the desire to be:

• The world’s leading dedicated semiconductor foundry
• The technology leader with a strong reputation for manufacturing excellence
• Advancing semiconductor manufacturing innovations to enable the future of technology

TSMC pioneered the pure-play foundry business model when it was founded in 1987 and has been the world’s leading dedicated semiconductor foundry ever since. The Company supports a thriving ecosystem of global customers and partners with the industry’s leading process technologies and a portfolio of design enablement solutions to unleash innovation for the global semiconductor industry. With global operations spanning Asia, Europe, and North America, TSMC serves as a committed corporate citizen around the world.

In North America, TSMC has a strong sales and service organization that works with customers by helping them achieve silicon success with cutting-edge technologies and manufacturing excellence. The Company has continued to accelerate its R&D investment and staffing in recent years and is expanding its manufacturing footprint to support customer innovation with 3D IC technologies and optimal manufacturing capacity.

Diversity statement

TSMC North America, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

TSMC is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us at G_Accommodations@tsmc.com. TSMC confirms to all applicants its commitment to meet TSMC’s obligations under applicable employment law. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. 

Pay Transparency Statement

At the time of this posting, this role typically pays an hourly rate between $30 and $36 per hour. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires. Actual pay may be more or less than the posted range. Factors that influence pay include the individual's skills, qualifications, education, experience and the position level and location.