PCB/Substrate Manufacturing Wet Process Technician Intern

Advantest • South Plainfield, NJ

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About The Position

Participate in a structured, supervised internship as a PCB/Substrate Manufacturing Wet Process Technician intern. Apply related community college coursework to hands-on manufacturing assignments under the direction of a qualified mentor. Follow cleanroom, chemical handling, environmental, health and 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 wet-process equipment in accordance with approved procedures and level of authorization. Build foundational exposure to develop-etch-strip chemistry, chemical de-smear, electroless copper plating, electrolytic copper plating, outer-layer etching and development, and solder-mask processing. 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.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at an accredited community college in a program providing coursework aligned to electronics fundamentals, industrial chemistry, manufacturing math, Excel, workplace safety, and Microsoft Office.
• Coursework, lab experience, or demonstrated interest in electronics, chemistry, advanced manufacturing, PCB fabrication, semiconductor manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• Ability to follow written procedures, 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

• PowerPoint familiarity

Responsibilities

• Apply related community college coursework to hands-on manufacturing assignments under the direction of a qualified mentor.
• Follow cleanroom, chemical handling, environmental, health and 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 wet-process equipment in accordance with approved procedures and level of authorization.
• Build foundational exposure to develop-etch-strip chemistry, chemical de-smear, electroless copper plating, electrolytic copper plating, outer-layer etching and development, and solder-mask processing.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree