Operations Research Engineer Intern

Intel is hiring an Operations Research Engineer Intern in Shanghai, China. Level rates it ; you can apply on Intel.

Level's read on this job

Works on AI ●●●○ is how Level rates this role: the daily work is on AI products, without building the model.
The posting mentions Python, C and SQL among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as an internship.
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AI in this role

Design and develop mathematical models, optimization algorithms, and simulation tools for manufacturing and supply chain problems.

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Job Details:

Job Description:

Operations Research Engineers design, develop, and apply engineering, mathematical models, simulation and optimization/machine learning models to drive solutions to complex manufacturing and supply chain problems. Identify and solves highly complex problems in factory performance, loading, equipment performance, decision science and, supply and distribution network problems. Require a thorough understanding of the factory (Fab and Advanced packaging) environment and supply chain knowledge to develop complex engineering models and apply them to identify and drive solutions. Build, develop, validate and apply mathematically based decision algorithms, heuristics, optimization and simulation models and AI tools. Work closely with the business units to identify root causes, define the strategic and tactical needs and drive the appropriate business and technical solutions. Develop solutions to problems utilizing formal technical training, business knowledge and judgment.

Qualifications:

The experienced candidate requires a Masters or PhD in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Management Science or related discipline such as Machine Learning or Mathematics with a focus on deterministic/stochastic optimization modelling and programming. Additional qualifications include:

Solid operation research knowledge, especially Linear programming, etc.
Familiarity with Production Scheduling will be a plus
Programming experience in C# or Python
Knowledge of database management systems, such as SQL Server, would be an added advantage
Good understanding on supply chain management/optimization, especially production planning etc.
Familiarity with data mining and visualization tools
Available to work at least 3 days per week onsite.
Able to commit to a minimum 6-month internship.

Job Type:

Student / Intern

Shift:

Shift 1 (China)

Primary Location:

PRC, Shanghai

Additional Locations:

PRC, Chengdu

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.

How we rate this

Operations Research Engineer Intern at Intel rates 60 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Works on AI (AI Level 3 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Works on AI. The daily work is on AI products, without building the model.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Operations Research Engineer Intern is an open job at Intel.
Level rates this role AI Level 3 of 4: Works on AI.
The role is based in PRC, Shanghai.
The job was posted on September 10, 2026.
Seniority: intern.
Applications are handled by Intel. Apply on Intel

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Operations ResearchMathematical ModelingOptimizationSupply ChainPythonCSQL

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where operations research was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where mathematical modeling was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where optimization was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where supply chain was part of your work. What did you do?
Walk me through how you've used Python in your day-to-day work.

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List these exact terms on your resume: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Optimization, Supply Chain, and Python. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
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