PCB/Substrate Manufacturing Wet Process Technician Intern
South Plainfield, NJPosted Sep 23, 2026
Job description
Position Summary
and Responsibilities
- Participate in a structured, supervised internship as a PCB/Substrate Manufacturing Wet Process Technician intern.
- Apply related community college coursework to hands-on manufacturing assignments under the direction of a qualified mentor.
- Follow cleanroom, chemical handling, environmental, health and safety, quality, and documentation requirements.
- Learn the PCB/substrate manufacturing flow, with emphasis on high-layer and high-reliability products.
- Observe, operate, and monitor assigned wet-process equipment in accordance with approved procedures and level of authorization.
- Build foundational exposure to develop-etch-strip chemistry, chemical de-smear, electroless copper plating, electrolytic copper plating, outer-layer etching and development, and solder-mask processing.
- Support equipment checks and basic preventive-maintenance activities as assigned.
- Participate in troubleshooting and process-improvement projects spanning multiple competencies.
- Demonstrate professional conduct, communication, teamwork, attendance, and responsiveness to mentor feedback.
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently enrolled at an accredited community college in a program providing coursework aligned to electronics fundamentals, industrial chemistry, manufacturing math, Excel, workplace safety, and Microsoft Office.
- Coursework, lab experience, or demonstrated interest in electronics, chemistry, advanced manufacturing, PCB fabrication, semiconductor manufacturing, or a related technical field.
- Ability to follow written procedures, safety rules, quality requirements, and mentor direction in a manufacturing environment.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and Word; PowerPoint familiarity preferred.
- Basic math, measurement, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and reliably in a professional manufacturing setting.
- Demonstrate professional conduct, communication, teamwork, attendance, and responsiveness to mentor feedback.
- Availability to participate in the employer-defined internship schedule and any required safety or site training.
- Eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with company policy.
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