Intern - Digital Automation and Solutions Team

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Project Title

Warehouse Intelligence System Development and Visualization for Storage Optimization

Project Description

Modern semiconductor manufacturing warehouses require efficient storage utilization and real-time visibility of inventory locations. This project focuses on the design and development of a warehouse intelligence system that enhances visibility into storage occupancy, inventory positioning, and accessibility without reliance on enterprise transactional systems for routine queries.

The objective of this project is to provide hands-on exposure to system design, data engineering, and visualization techniques through the development of an end-to-end solution—from database structuring to dashboard creation—within a manufacturing environment.

Objective of the Project

• Develop an understanding of warehouse storage structures and data modeling approaches.
• Apply system design principles to translate operational scenarios into structured digital solutions.
• Gain exposure to visualization techniques for real-time decision-making in manufacturing environments.

Project Scope

• Design a structured database schema by identifying relevant data fields related to inventory, storage locations, and quantities.
• Define inventory tracking methodologies and map logical representations of physical storage locations.
• Develop a visualization dashboard using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent to present storage occupancy and accessibility.
• Establish quantifiable metrics such as space utilization, storage density, and retrieval efficiency, and implement them within the solution.
• Develop a simulation model to represent storage flows and interactions across different warehouse zones.
• Analyze existing warehouse process flows and translate them into system requirements for solution design.
• Document system architecture, including data flow and component structure, to enable maintainability and knowledge transfer.

Learning Opportunities

• Exposure to database design, data modeling, and systems architecture.
• Experience in developing visualization dashboards for operational insights.
• Understanding of warehouse storage concepts and inventory tracking methodologies.
• Introduction to simulation modeling in a manufacturing environment.
• Opportunity to apply problem-solving and analytical thinking to real-world engineering challenges.

Deliverables

• Structured database schema for warehouse inventory and storage tracking.
• Functional visualization dashboard displaying storage occupancy, item locations, and access indicators.
• Defined and implemented warehouse performance metrics (e.g., space utilization, storage density).
• Simulation model representing warehouse storage flow and layout interactions.
• Comprehensive documentation of system design, architecture, and data flow.

Impact of Project

The project will improve visibility of warehouse storage utilization and provide a structured framework for data-driven decision-making, enhancing efficiency in inventory management and storage planning.

Skillsets Required

• Basic knowledge of databases (SQL or equivalent).
• Familiarity with at least one data visualization tool (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Understanding of system design concepts.
• Analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
• Programming exposure (e.g., Python) is an added advantage.

Course of Interest

• Computer Science
• Data Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Information Systems or related disciplines