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, and supporting administrative and reporting activities. The intern will manage small projects with deliverables that increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the project management process in helping clients solve their materials-related problems.

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.

Work Location & Relocation

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the work location on a regular basis.

Regulatory & Work Authorization Requirements

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). In accordance with these regulations, employment is limited to individuals who qualify as a U.S. Person, defined under ITAR as one of the following:

U.S. Citizen
U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder)
Individual granted asylum or refugee status by the U.S. government

Key responsibilities include:

Receiving, organizing, and coordinating customer samples
Supporting shipping and receiving activities for projects
Tracking project and sample status
Assisting with project coordination and administrative tasks
Managing small, clearly defined projects with guidance
Supporting photo-documentation of samples using microscopy and photography
Transferring, organizing, and maintaining images in shared repositories
Assisting with PowerPoint style project summaries
Helping streamline project workflows and improve reporting efficiency

Learning & Development Opportunities:

During the first two weeks, the intern will receive structured training covering:

Overview of the project lifecycle and role of the Project Management Group
How to navigate and use the EAG laboratory information management system (LIMS)
Sample handling and disposition workflows
Expectations for communication, organization, and project ownership

Throughout the internship, the intern will shadow Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and analysts to observe active projects and testing workflows. With growing confidence, the intern will begin managing small projects, coordinating data and documentation, and contributing to reports and presentations.

The intern will gain:

Hands-on experience in technical project coordination
Exposure to analytical and failure analysis workflows
Experience using optical microscopy and photography for documentation
Practical knowledge of how engineering data is collected, tracked, and reported
Improved communication, organization, and presentation skills

Qualifications

This internship provides hands-on exposure to technical project coordination and project management within an engineering and science-based environment. No prior project management experience is required; training and mentorship will be provided.

Preferred fields of study include:

Materials Science and Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Physics
Other engineering or science degrees

Preferred qualifications and attributes include:

Good 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

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time.
Ability to continuously operate a personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods of time (4 or more hours).
Ability to operate a keyboard and other lab equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead
Ability to communicate clearly and understandably ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting.
Ability to handle small and fragile devices with tweezers and /or fingers.
Require close distance visual acuity with or without correction (Glasses, Contacts, etc.)
Must be willing and able to wear PPE such as hard-hat, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, laboratory coat and/or any other devices or equipment that is required.
Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.
Ability to move equipment or items up to 50 lbs.

Additional Information

Position: Intern, Project Management Group
Department: Operations Management – Sunnyvale Project Management Group
Location: Sunnyvale, CA (810 Kifer Rd)
Estimated Duration: June 8, 2026 – August 21st, 2026 (with potential to extend part-time during the school year, through May 2027)

The intern will be supervised daily by a Senior Project Coordinator and will have weekly check-ins with the Director of Project Management. The internship concludes with a final presentation highlighting accomplishments, lessons learned, and overall experience.

This role is ideal for students entering their Junior or Senior year who are interested in combining technical knowledge with project management, coordination, and real-world problem solving in an engineering-focused environment.

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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