PCB Process Development Engineer

Advantest Corporation; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global Bonus Program

401(k) Plan

Medical, Dental & Vision

Income Protection

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Advantest Corporation in South Plainfield, New Jersey, is seeking a PCB Process Development Engineer to advance PCB manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement. You will work closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Equipment Engineering to develop robust processes and support new product introductions.

The role requires 3+ years in PCB/substrate manufacturing, hands-on drilling experience, and strong analytical and communication skills; familiarity with DOE, SPC, PFMEA, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Manufacturing/ Mechanical/ Aerospace/ Industrial/ Electrical) or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of PCB or Substrate manufacturing experience.
• Hands on experience in mechanical drill, laser drill.
• Experience in development, yield improvement, defect analysis, root‑cause analysis, and NPI.
• Familiarity with DOE, SPC, PFMEA, and process capability analysis.
• Knowledge of IPC standards preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Speaking Chinese is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and improve PCB manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality and Equipment Engineering teams to develop robust processes and support NPI.
• Drive continuous process improvement to improve yield, quality, and throughput.

Skills

PCB manufacturing

Substrate manufacturing

DOE

SPC

PFMEA

Process capability analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Chinese language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

IPC standards

Job description

Advantest Corporation in South Plainfield, New Jersey, is seeking a PCB Process Development Engineer to advance PCB manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement. You will work closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Equipment Engineering to develop robust processes and support new product introductions.

The role requires 3+ years in PCB/substrate manufacturing, hands-on drilling experience, and strong analytical and communication skills; familiarity with DOE, SPC, PFMEA, and