Storage Hardware Operations Intern

Storage Hardware Operations InternThis role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Job Description:

Job Family Definition:

Students or recent graduates of college, university, or other accredited academic programs, pursuing diplomas or degrees (Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) in any field. Assists in various tasks aligned with their field of study, including research, collaboration on team initiatives and projects, problem-solving, and creative thinking to gain hands-on experience and develop professional skills. Includes internships, research roles, visiting scholar positions, or other program-related opportunities.

The Storage Hardware Operations Intern will support the tracking, deployment, allocation, and lifecycle management of storage hardware used across engineering development, product validation, and New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. This role provides hands-on experience with enterprise storage systems, hardware operations, inventory management, data analysis, and AI-driven process improvement initiatives.

Working alongside engineers, program managers, supply chain professionals, and operations teams, the intern will help ensure hardware resources are available to support key business and engineering priorities while gaining exposure to storage technologies, deployment processes, and operational excellence initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tracking inventory of storage systems, servers, disk drives, SSDs, Host Bus Adapters (HBAs), and related hardware across engineering and lab environments.
• Support deployment planning and execution activities for hardware used by Engineering, Validation, Manufacturing, and NPI teams.
• Maintain inventory databases, trackers, dashboards, and reporting tools to improve visibility of hardware assets and utilization.
• Help coordinate hardware shipments, receipts, transfers, redeployments, and returns between internal teams and external partners.
• Assist with forecasting hardware requirements based on project priorities and planned deployment schedules.
• Collect, analyze, and report inventory and deployment metrics to support operational decision-making.
• Support hardware lifecycle activities, including asset tracking, excess inventory management, component availability monitoring, and end-of-life transitions.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and document status updates, action items, risks, and key decisions.
• Assist with maintaining hardware documentation, asset records, deployment procedures, and inventory management processes.
• Identify opportunities to simplify inventory management, deployment planning, and reporting processes through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation tools.
• Support the development of dashboards, reports, and AI-assisted workflows that improve visibility into storage hardware inventory, utilization, and deployment activities.
• Work with engineering, operations, and program management teams to document business processes and recommend process improvements using AI-driven solutions.
• Participate in a project focused on applying AI technologies to improve operational efficiency, automate manual processes, and enhance decision-making within the Storage Hardware organization.
• Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

Education and Experience Required

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business, Computer Science, or a related field.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with large datasets.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and other data analysis or reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Interest in enterprise hardware, storage technologies, and data center environments.
• Familiarity with data analysis, reporting, inventory management, or asset tracking concepts.
• Interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, data analytics, or business process improvement.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot, Power BI, Power Automate, Python, SQL, or similar productivity, analytics, or automation tools is a plus.
• Demonstrated curiosity for learning new technologies and improving business processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Excel, Power BI, Smartsheet, Power Automate, or similar analytics and reporting tools.
• Coursework or projects involving computer hardware, engineering, supply chain management, operations, analytics, or information systems.
• Interest in enterprise storage technologies, servers, networking, or data center infrastructure.
• Demonstrated leadership through academic, volunteer, extracurricular, or project activities.
• Passion for applying technology and AI-driven solutions to solve business challenges and improve operational efficiency.
  

Impact/Scope:

• University students actively enrolled in a university/college/institution pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a technical area of study, and who typically works during school breaks and then returns to their university. While this applies to most interns, there may be opportunities for full-time students to work as part-time interns during the school year in some countries.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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