PCB/Substrate Manufacturing Wet 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 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.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • 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.

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