Intern, Project Management | EAG Laboratories
About The Position
The Project Management Group Intern will support the Sunnyvale Project Management (PM) team with ownership and execution of tasks designed to improve efficiency in sample handling, project coordination, and reporting processes. This role provides hands-on exposure to technical project management within a laboratory-based, high-tech environment supporting failure analysis and analytical services. The intern will work closely with Project Coordinators and Project Managers to assist with receiving and shipping customer samples, coordinating sample flow, tracking project status in JIVA, and supporting administrative and reporting activities. As the internship progresses, the intern will take on increased responsibility, including managing small projects, coordinating data collection, and supporting consolidated project summaries and presentations. This internship is structured to build strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills while providing insight into how technical projects are managed from intake through completion.
Requirements
- No prior project management experience is required; training and mentorship will be provided.
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Interest in project coordination, problem solving, and technical environments
- Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, PowerPoint; Copilot experience a plus)
- Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, including with customers
- Confidence, initiative, and willingness to work independently after training
- Critical thinking and problem-solving mindset
- Creativity and interest in making processes more efficient and visually effective
- Comfortable managing multiple tasks and priorities on a weekly basis
Nice To Haves
- Preferred fields of study include: Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Other related engineering or science degrees.
Responsibilities
- Receiving, organizing, and coordinating customer samples
- Supporting shipping and receiving activities for projects
- Tracking project and sample status within JIVA
- Assisting with project coordination and administrative tasks
- Managing small, clearly defined projects with guidance from PMs
- Compiling weekly or consolidated project summaries
- Supporting photo-documentation of samples using microscopy and photography
- Dumping, organizing, and maintaining images in shared repositories
- Assisting with PowerPoint presentations, reports, and white papers
- Helping streamline project workflows and improve reporting efficiency
Benefits
- Compensation is aligned with market standards for the region and tailored to individual qualifications and experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
