PCB/Substrate Manufacturing Wet Process Technician Intern

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.

Requirements:

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.