Intern, DPA (Destructive Physical Analysis) | EAG Laboratories

Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in analytical testing, operating over 950 labs in 60 countries with 65,000 employees. EAG Laboratories, part of Eurofins, offers advanced services in analytical chemistry, microscopy, surface analysis, and engineering sciences—including failure analysis, product reliability, and ATE testing. We support clients across the product lifecycle, from R&D to manufacturing. Serving diverse industries, EAG delivers expert insights and tailored solutions. Our engineers and scientists collaborate with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver actionable results. We foster a growth mindset, empowering individuals to drive success while meeting evolving technological and business needs.

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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

Learning & Development Opportunities:

During the initial phase of the internship, the intern will shadow DPA administrators, technicians, and engineers to learn workflows, tools, and laboratory practices. Training will include daily on-the-job instruction covering documentation control, shipping/receiving processes, and job tracking.

As competency develops, the intern will take on more independent responsibilities and may begin supporting basic laboratory tasks, such as assisting with optical inspection, X-ray inspection, and other DPA-related activities, based on performance and readiness. Throughout the program, experienced engineers and team leaders will provide guidance, mentorship, and feedback.

The intern will gain:

• Understanding of DPA workflows and qualification testing programs (e.g., MIL-STD-based testing)
• Exposure to failure analysis and destructive physical analysis techniques
• Experience working in a professional laboratory environment with advanced equipment
• Insight into how laboratory services support customer innovation across multiple industries

This internship offers hands-on exposure to electronics qualification programs and laboratory operations within a professional failure analysis environment. No prior DPA or failure analysis experience is required; training will be provided.

Preferred fields of study include:

• Electrical Engineering
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Physics
• Or other related engineering or science-based degrees

Preferred qualifications and attributes include:

• 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

• Position: Intern, DPA (Destructive Physical Analysis)
• Location: Irvine, CA
• Department: Failure Analysis (DPA)
• Estimated Duration: July 2026 – September 2026 (flexible)

This internship is ideal for students interested in laboratory work, electronics, and hands-on technical learning who want to explore whether a career in failure analysis or high-reliability testing is the right fit for them.

Compensation is aligned with market standards for the region and tailored to individual qualifications and experience.

What It’s Like to Work Here:

• 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.

Eurofins EAG Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all of our employment practices. Eurofins EAG Laboratories recruits, hires, trains, promotes and administers all employment-related matters based on an individual's qualifications, abilities, and efforts.  Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, military and/or protected veteran status, and/or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.    

If you enjoy being immersed in science or engineering, tackling problems head-on, finding solutions through teamwork, and taking pride in accomplishments, join us today! Check out our other opportunities: www.eag.com/about/careers/ 

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