Conveyorized PCB Process Specialist

Advantest America; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantest America seeks an operator to process PCBs through conveyorized wet-process lines, ensuring on-time, correct deliveries. You will set up process parameters, monitor equipment, and perform chemical maintenance, while documenting data in logs or MES systems.

Responsibilities include inspecting panels, loading/unloading with care, reporting deviations, and keeping a clean 5S workplace. This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and contributing to yield improvements in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience operating conveyorized wet-process equipment and following process travelers.
• Ability to perform routine chemical titrations and solution checks.
• Maintain proper bath chemistry and document maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Process work orders through production using procedures and quality checks.
• Operate and monitor conveyorized wet-process equipment (desmear, etch, develop).
• Set up process parameters (conveyor speed, temperature, spray pressure, chem concentrations).
• Add chemicals and adjust concentrations; document chemical maintenance.
• Inspect panels before/after processing for etch quality and cleanliness.
• Load/unload PCB panels without damage; prevent contamination.
• Monitor pumps, heaters, filters, spray bars, and nozzles for stable operation.
• Perform daily/weekly equipment cleaning; change filters and clean nozzles.
• Record process data and production information in logs or MES systems.
• Identify/report deviations, malfunctions, or recurring defects to engineering/supervision.
• Follow job travelers and engineering docs for each run; maintain safety PPE practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area per 5S and facility standards.
• Support continuous improvement to yield, throughput, and process stability.
• Assist crosstraining and other tasks as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Process monitoring

Quality checks

Chemical handling

5S

Documentation & record keeping

Tools

MES systems

Conveyorized wet-process equipment

Job description

Advantest America seeks an operator to process PCBs through conveyorized wet-process lines, ensuring on-time, correct deliveries. You will set up process parameters, monitor equipment, and perform chemical maintenance, while documenting data in logs or MES systems.

Responsibilities include inspecting panels, loading/unloading with care, reporting deviations, and keeping a clean 5S workplace. This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and contributing to yield improvements in a manufacturing setting.