PCB/Substrate Manufacturing Dry Process Technician Intern

Advantest•South Plainfield, NJ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a structured, supervised internship designed for students to apply their community college coursework to hands-on manufacturing assignments. Interns will learn the PCB/substrate manufacturing flow, with an emphasis on high-layer and high-reliability products. The role involves observing, operating, and monitoring dry-process equipment, gaining exposure to imaging processes, lamination, drilling, and metrology. Interns will also participate in troubleshooting and process improvement projects, while demonstrating professional conduct and teamwork.

Requirements

Currently enrolled at an accredited community college in a program providing coursework aligned to electronics fundamentals, blueprint reading, metrology and quality, manufacturing math and Excel, CNC/laser basics, workplace safety, and Microsoft Office.
Coursework, lab experience, or demonstrated interest in electronics, advanced manufacturing, PCB fabrication, semiconductor manufacturing, machining, CNC systems, lasers, metrology, quality, or a related technical field.
Ability to read and follow written procedures, basic drawings or blueprints, safety rules, quality requirements, and mentor direction in a manufacturing environment.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and Word; PowerPoint familiarity preferred.
Basic math, measurement, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and reliably in a professional manufacturing setting.
Demonstrate professional conduct, communication, teamwork, attendance, and responsiveness to mentor feedback.
Availability to participate in the employer-defined internship schedule and any required safety or site training.
Eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with company policy.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of relevant introductory college laboratory courses and a faculty recommendation or equivalent evidence of readiness.

Responsibilities

Participate in a structured, supervised internship as a PCB/Substrate Manufacturing Dry Process Technician intern.
Apply related community college coursework to hands-on manufacturing assignments under the direction of a qualified mentor.
Follow cleanroom, manufacturing safety, quality, and documentation requirements.
Learn the PCB/substrate manufacturing flow, with emphasis on high-layer and high-reliability products.
Observe, operate, and monitor assigned dry-process equipment in accordance with approved procedures and level of authorization.
Build foundational exposure to imaging processes, including photoresist and dry film.
Gain exposure to lamination activities, laser drilling, mechanical CNC drilling, and other relevant processes.
Perform or assist with basic metrology and measurement of trace width, spacing, and via quality.
Support equipment checks and basic preventive-maintenance activities as assigned.
Participate in troubleshooting and process-improvement projects spanning multiple competencies.
Demonstrate professional conduct, communication, teamwork, attendance, and responsiveness to mentor feedback.