Reliability & Failure Analysis Lab Support Intern

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, this Summer, we’re looking to add a Reliability & Failure Analysis Lab Support Intern located in our Milpitas, CA site.

Reporting to the Technical Program Manager, the Intern will support analytical characterization, reliability evaluations, and documentation activities within a multifunctional electronics laboratory environment. The role provides hands on exposure to advanced materials analysis instrumentation, metrology tools, and industry standard testing methodologies.

What a typical day looks like:

• Contribute to updates of FA and Reliability Lab capability matrices, test method documentation, and process flow definitions.
• Develop structured Excel‑based metrology templates for cross‑section dimensional analysis; implement statistical charting and train lab personnel in standardized measurement workflows.
• Support ISO/IEC 17025:2017 quality system activities, including document control, method validation updates, and traceability record management.
• Assist in authoring and revising laboratory procedures, equipment SOPs, and calibration/maintenance logs.
• Train on and operate materials characterization equipment such as:
  • Cross‑sectioning and metallographic preparation systems
  • Dye & Pull / Dye & Pry systems for interconnect integrity evaluation
  • C3 (Capacitance Contact Conductance) systems
  • SEM/EDX for microstructural and elemental analysis
  • High‑resolution digital optical microscopy platforms
  • Akrometrix tools for warpage and thermal‑mechanical characterization
• Execute materials characterization tasks, failure analysis evaluations, and reliability test support as assigned.
• Benchmark internal FA and reliability service costs, including consumables, labor, and equipment utilization metrics.
• Participate in calibration, preventive maintenance, and equipment verification activities to ensure metrological accuracy and operational readiness.

Student qualities we’re seeking for this internship assignment:

• Currently enrolled Junior/Senior student pursuing BS degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering/Business Management
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on data handling and template creation in Excel.
• Effective technical communication skills for reporting, documentation, and cross‑functional interaction.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision in a laboratory environment.
• Demonstrated hands‑on aptitude with tools, fixtures, and analytical equipment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to context‑switch across multiple technical tasks.

Internship Program Requirements:

• Available for an on‑site, full‑time (40 hours/week) internship for 10–12 weeks during the summer term
• Must be enrolled in a 4‑year accredited university.
• Minimum GPA: 3.0.

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