Operations Intern

Company Summary

Smith knows electronic components inside and out. We use that knowledge to offer procurement and supply chain services to electronics manufacturers. As the world’s #1 independent distributor of electronic components, we are looking for quick, independent, motivated, and talented people to join our expert international team in helping customers save money and keep their production going.

Position Summary

Internships are Monday through Friday for 40 hours a week. Operations Interns will work with our ITAD (Information Technology Asset Disposition) team to assist in all aspects of operations, including product receiving, inventory control, quality testing and shipping.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to use vendor required/specific software to test peripherals (LCD screens, processors, motherboards, memory, hard drives, etc)
• Organize, test, troubleshoot, repair and catalogue electronic hardware (servers, workstations, network equipment, computers and spare parts)
• Erase existing data from storage devices and reset devices to original factory specifications
• Provide updates to the status of purchase orders and expedite orders as necessary
• Adhere to all ESD requirements and recycling policies

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations, electrical engineering or a related field
• Ability to work independently, multitask and communicate well in a deadline dependent environment
• Participation in extracurricular activities to demonstrate time management and multitasking skills

Students with F-1 visas should consult with their designated school official (DSO) before applying.

Smith is an equal opportunity employer.

About Smith
Founded in 1984, Smith sources, manages, and distributes the electronic components that go into everything from mobile phones and computers to appliances and automobiles. Smith is the leading independent distributor of electronic components and ranks eighth among all global distributors.
 
We buy and sell components 24 hours per day, with global sales of USD $3.4 billion in 2025 and in excess of USD $16 billion over the last five years. We’re always moving as we help manufacturers navigate market shifts, customize supply chain solutions, test components using cutting-edge technology, and more.
 
As a privately held company, Smith employs more than 700 people worldwide, with offices spanning four continents. Our team members are spread out around the world while staying connected to each other, allowing us to provide the expertise of a multinational company while still giving the tailored support of a local business. We have regional headquarters in Houston, Amsterdam, and Hong Kong sales and purchasing offices in Austin, Bangalore, Berlin, Cluj-Napoca, Guadalajara, London, Munich, New York, Penang, São Paulo, Seoul, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Tokyo, and distribution hubs in Houston, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
 
For more information, please visit our company website: https://www.smithweb.com

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We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.