Intern, DPA (Destructive Physical Analysis) | EAG Laboratories
About The Position
The DPA Intern will support the Destructive Physical Analysis (DPA) team with both administrative and laboratory-based activities that are critical to the successful execution of electronics qualification and failure analysis programs. This role provides exposure to high-reliability industries such as aerospace, military, automotive, and advanced electronics. The intern will initially focus on supporting DPA workflow operations, including incoming inspection, updating job logs and travelers, maintaining and organizing documentation, compiling reports, and assisting with shipping and receiving. As training progresses, the intern will have opportunities to work directly in the laboratory, supporting physical analysis activities and learning hands-on techniques used in DPA and failure analysis of electronic and semiconductor components. The internship is designed to provide progressive learning through job shadowing, on-the-job training (OJT), and increasing responsibility over time, with close mentorship from experienced DPA technicians, engineers, and team leaders.
Requirements
- No prior DPA or failure analysis experience is required; training will be provided.
- Electrical Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Physics
- Other related engineering or science-based degrees
- Interest in electronics, semiconductors, or technology-based industries
- Willingness to work in both office and laboratory settings
- Strong attention to detail and ability to perform accurate, error-free work
- Ability to quickly learn new concepts and apply instructions
- Organizational skills and comfort working with documentation and records
- Positive attitude, curiosity, and eagerness to learn
- Dependability, focus, and ability to work both independently and with a team
Responsibilities
- Supporting DPA administrative workflow (job intake, tracking, documentation, and records management)
- Updating job logs, travelers, and internal databases
- Assisting with sample handling, packing, shipping, and receiving
- Compiling and organizing technical reports and documentation
- Shadowing and supporting laboratory personnel during physical analysis and testing activities
- Gaining familiarity with DPA testing flows, terminology, and documentation requirements
- Learning and following laboratory procedures, safety practices, and quality standards
Benefits
- Teamwork: be inspired by your leaders, be encouraged by your teammates, and be supported in all parts of your journey while you work with us.
- Learning & Development: take on career development programs and goal setting to create big possibilities for your career and life. Develop within the company; be mentored and grow as a leader.
- Diversity & Authenticity: we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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