VP of Business Operations

advantestcareers; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

AIS is seeking a Senior VP of Business Operations to serve as General Manager for PCB/S operations, technology, and sales in South Plainfield, NJ. This leader will own the BU P&L, scale advanced PCB/PCBA capabilities, and align technology with customer needs to drive profitable growth through disciplined execution across operations, engineering, and sales.

The role requires 15+ years in electronics manufacturing, a BS in a technical discipline, and MBA or financial leadership experience.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in advanced PCB fabrication or related electronics manufacturing.
• Experience managing a P&L for a business unit.
• MBA or equivalent financial leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead PCB technology roadmap and R&D alignment.
• Oversee PCB fabrication and PCBA operations.
• Own the BU P&L and EBITDA growth.
• Drive pricing, margins, and capital allocation.

Skills

PCB fabrication

PCBA operations

P&L leadership

Executive communication

Strategic mindset

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or related

MBA or financial leadership

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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Candidate Profile

• Industry Experience: 15+ years in advanced PCB fabrication, PCBA operations, semiconductor test interface boards, or related electronics manufacturing.
• Strategic Integrator: Proven ability to manage a P&L while balancing the conflicting pressures of rapid R&D and manufacturing cost-containment.
• Executive Presence: Ability to engage technically with a Lead Architect and strategically with a CFO or Board Member.
• Education: Minimum BS in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline; MBA or equivalent financial leadership experience highly preferred.

The BU Environment

This BU is central to AIS’s PCBA growth strategy. The role aligns PCB operations, technology, and sales to deliver scalable growth, customer confidence, and operational performance from South Plainfield and the global PCBA network.