VP of Business Operations

Advantest America; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantest America seeks a Senior VP of Business Operations to lead AIS PCBS Operations, Technology and Sales in South Plainfield, NJ. This executive owns the BU P&L and drives profitable growth through disciplined execution across manufacturing, engineering and commercial teams.

You will oversee PCB fabrication and PCBA operations, shape the technology roadmap, and align capabilities with customer programs to scale advanced PCB/PCBA capabilities and deliver value.

Job description

Executive Summary

The Senior VP of Business Operations will serve as General Manager for AIS PCBS Operations, Technology, and Sales. This leader owns the BU P&L and is responsible for scaling South Plainfield's advanced PCB/PCBA capabilities, aligning technology with customer needs, and driving profitable growth through disciplined execution across operations, engineering, and sales.

Core Responsibilities

1. PCB Technology & Engineering Strategy (The Solution)

Technology Roadmap: Lead the PCB/PCBA roadmap for advanced ATE interface boards, including materials, layer count, signal/power integrity, and manufacturability.

Customer-Driven Innovation: Prioritize engineering resources toward strategic customer programs requiring performance, complexity, and NPI readiness.

1. Manufacturing & Operations (The Engine)

Operations: Oversee PCB fabrication and PCBA operations, including materials flow, process capability, quality, cycle time, and delivery.

Productivity: Improve cost, throughput, yield, automation, and factory constraint management.

1. Financial Performance & P&L Leadership

• Strategy-to-Numbers: Take full ownership of the BU's Profit and Loss statement, converting strategic vision into measurable EBITDA growth.

Capital Allocation: Prioritize CapEx for PCB fabrication, automation, capacity expansion, and technology development.

Commercial Discipline: Own pricing, margin expansion, and profitable growth for custom PCBA and advanced test interface board solutions.