Intern

Eurofins•Santa Clara, CA

172d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins E&E is seeking a Test Engineer to perform, document, and oversee product testing in accordance with national and international standards. This role is responsible for developing test plans, executing environmental and electrical tests, analyzing data, and preparing engineering reports. The Test Engineer works directly with customers, technicians, and internal teams to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely test execution in a fast‑paced laboratory environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in environmental testing, sustaining engineering, or reliability engineering.
Hands-on experience with climatic, mechanical, and corrosion test equipment.
Knowledge of data acquisition, test automation, and analysis tools (e.g., LabVIEW, MATLAB, Minitab, Python).
Familiarity with failure analysis, predictive maintenance, and statistical process control (SPC).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to follow mechanical and electrical setup diagrams/instructions
Basic understanding of physics, electricity, and electronics
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused testing environment.
Ability to maintain confidentially
Needs to be receptive to and accept guidance from others
Ability to deal with difficult people and problems
Able to work well in a team environment
Able to work in a diverse group of people
Attention to detail
Willing to work overtime as necessary
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
Perform other duties as assigned
Travel as needed according to company guidelines

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory.
Certification in Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE), Six Sigma, or ASQ Quality Engineering.
Background in product validation testing for aerospace, automotive, medical devices, or consumer electronics.
Familiarity with battery testing, HALT/HASS, or accelerated life testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

Support and maintain environmental testing equipment, including thermal chambers, vibration tables, shock testers, and humidity control systems.
Troubleshoot and resolve equipment failures, calibration issues, and test anomalies to minimize downtime.
Ensure compliance with ISO 17025, ASTM, MIL-STD-810, IEC 60068, ISTA, and other regulatory standards.
Assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions (RCCA, FMEA, FTA, Six Sigma techniques) for test failures.
Work with test engineers and technicians to optimize testing procedures and improve operational efficiency.
Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for equipment maintenance and test execution.
Support regulatory audits and accreditation processes by ensuring all test systems meet certification requirements.
Implement continuous improvement initiatives in reliability testing, lab efficiency, and process automation.
Train lab personnel on proper test setup, equipment operation, and troubleshooting techniques.
Collaborate with customers to address technical inquiries, review test plans, and recommend solutions for environmental testing challenges.