PCB/Substrate Manufacturing Dry Process Technician Intern

Advantest
South Plainfield, New Jersey, United StatesPosted Sep 23, 2026

About the role

Position Summary and 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

  • Successful completion of relevant introductory college laboratory courses and

a faculty recommendation or equivalent evidence of readiness.

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