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This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.\nApplications are accepted until further notice.\nMeet the team\nCisco’s Global Supply Chain Operations (GSCO) is the engine behind our global technology delivery. Within Hardware & Product Operations, we bridge the gap between breakthrough hardware engineering and global mass manufacturing. Our team collaborates with component suppliers, design engineers, and global manufacturing partners to ensure that Cisco’s world-class networking systems, cloud switches, and AI infrastructure meet the highest standards of quality before reaching our customers.\nAs an intern, you will join an inclusive, collaborative community where you will receive dedicated mentorship, practical factory-floor experience, and real-world project ownership from day one. 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We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.\nFueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. 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