PCB Process Optimization Engineer

Advantest; Samptown (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global bonus program

401(k) plan

Medical, dental & vision plans

Income protection

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee assistance program

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Advantest America Inc. is seeking a highly motivated PCB Process Development Engineer to support development, optimization, and continuous improvement of advanced PCB manufacturing processes.

Ideal candidate has hands-on PCB/substrate manufacturing experience, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and can work with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Equipment Engineering teams to deliver robust processes and drive continuous improvement.

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 and optimize robust PCB manufacturing processes for NPI and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality and Equipment Engineering to improve process capability and yields.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Mechanical drill

Laser drill

Job description

Advantest America Inc. is seeking a highly motivated PCB Process Development Engineer to support development, optimization, and continuous improvement of advanced PCB manufacturing processes.

Ideal candidate has hands-on PCB/substrate manufacturing experience, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and can work with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Equipment Engineering teams to deliver robust processes and drive continuous improvement.