Summer Internship - Supply Chain

If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a Supply Chain Summer Intern. This is what you need to know:

Location: Knoxville, TN

Salary: $25-$30/hour, 40 hours per week

Contract: 12-week internship, Summer 2027 (May 24th start date)

Reporting to: Sr. Director Supply Chain Operations

Your role in the mission:

Type One Energy is seeking a supply chain intern to support a variety of projects and day-to-day activities across the supply chain function. This internship is designed to provide hands-on exposure to key areas such as supplier identification and engagement, contract administration, supply chain analytics, inventory management, ERP systems, and logistics.

The intern will work alongside members of the Supply Chain team and other cross-functional partners, gaining practical experience while contributing to projects that support efficient and effective supply chain operations. The specific mix of responsibilities may vary based on business priorities and the intern's skills and interests.

Key responsibilities could include:

• Support contract management activities, including tracking NDAs, renewals, agreements, and related documentation.
• Assist with supplier research and sourcing, including identifying and gathering information on potential suppliers.
• Support vendor management and engagement activities, including maintaining supplier information and assisting with communications and follow-up.
• Perform supply chain analytics, including organizing and analyzing data, identifying trends, and developing reports or summaries to support decision-making.
• Assist with ERP and warehouse-related projects, including warehouse configuration, inventory data, and inventory management processes.
• Support logistics activities, including shipment coordination, tracking, documentation, and related supply chain needs.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and other departments on projects and process-improvement opportunities.

What you'll need:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in supply chain management. Rising juniors, seniors, and graduate students are encouraged to apply.
• Previous work experience required. Experience may be in any industry or type of position.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with data and learning new systems and processes.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in a team environment.

Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Our FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy.

Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit or follow us on LinkedIn.

Export Control Compliance Notice

This position may require access to technology, technical data, software, or other information that is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the Company's ability to comply with applicable U.S. Export Control Laws, including obtaining any required government authorizations.

Type One Energy is a Global, U.S.-based company that develops and utilizes technologies subject to U.S. export control and trade compliance regulations. Certain positions may require access to controlled technologies, technical data, software, or other information regulated by U.S. Export Control Laws.

For positions involving access to export-controlled technology or information, the Company may be required to determine whether any government authorization or license is needed before such access can be provided. Any offer of employment for such positions may be contingent upon the Company's ability to comply with applicable U.S. Export Control Laws and obtain any required government authorizations.

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Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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