Reliability & Failure Analysis Lab Intern

Position: Reliability & Failure Analysis Lab Support Intern
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USA, CA, Milpitastime type:
Full time posted on:
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May 9, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
WD216519

Job Posting Start Date 03-09-2026 Job Posting End Date 03-13-2026

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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…