Scope:

The PCB Data Preparation Specialist (CAM Operator) is responsible for the accurate preparation, validation, and conversion of customer-supplied PCB design data into manufacturing-ready formats that support efficient production. This role focuses on executing established CAM processes, including data cleanup, penalization, and tooling file generation, to ensure all jobs meet defined manufacturability and quality standards. Working within a structured production environment, the CAM Operator supports daily throughput by processing jobs in a timely manner, identifying and correcting data discrepancies, and ensuring outputs are aligned with internal specifications and customer requirements. This position plays a key role in maintaining data integrity and production readiness, while collaborating with internal teams to ensure smooth workflow from design intake through manufacturing release.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Perform and support a range of CAM tooling activities, including quality control (Q/C) review, rout programming, and coordination of outsourced tooling tasks with external partners (e.g., offshore teams). 
• Develop and generate manufacturing tooling for standard PCB designs in accordance with established internal specifications and customer requirements, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all deliverables. 
• Receive, review, and analyze customer-supplied design data, evaluating against Design for Manufacturability (DFM) guidelines; identify discrepancies and provide clear, actionable feedback to support production readiness. 
• Execute data corrections and resolve design rule violations by performing edits to single-image data, including feature adjustments, vendor markings, and customer-specific modifications as required. 
• Panelize PCB designs and prepare manufacturing outputs for various production systems, including photoplotters, NC download systems, electrical test platforms, and AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) CAM systems. 
• Create and maintain NC (Numerical Control) programs for drilling and routing operations, including scoring, milling, and beveling, ensuring alignment with fabrication requirements. 
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, customers, and external service providers to resolve data-related issues, clarify technical requirements, and ensure alignment with manufacturing capabilities. 
• Provide day-to-day tooling support for both standard and moderately complex PCB designs, ensuring jobs are processed accurately and released to production on schedule. 
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts by supporting script testing, process updates, and cross-training initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and team knowledge.

Essential Qualifications:

• CAM Operator I (Entry Level) – Prior PCB manufacturing experience preferred; equivalent technical experience or training will be considered. 
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet production deadlines. 
• Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required to support production demands.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb stairs, and reach with both hands and arms. 
• The employee is regularly required to communicate verbally and listen effectively, as well as perform repetitive motions associated with computer-based work. 
• The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods while working at a computer workstation. 
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. These visual capabilities are essential for detailed data analysis, as well as for performing keyboarding, mouse navigation, filing, and document handling tasks accurately. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

AdvancedPCB is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law (EEOC).  

About AdvancedPCB

AdvancedPCB is a leading manufacturer of high-reliability printed circuit boards. The company features six total manufacturing sites: Santa Clara (headquarters in the heart of Silicon Valley), two locations in Southern California, one in Maple Grove, Minnesota, Aurora, Colorado, and Chandler, Arizona. Currently, the company is valued at over $200 million and operates approximately 180,000 square feet of manufacturing space with over 800 employees, making AdvancedPCB one of the largest privately held printed circuit board manufacturers in North America. At AdvancedPCB we provide high-quality electronic PCB assemblies to a diverse customer base across military, medical, and commercial industries.   

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https://www.advancedpcb.com

ITAR Requirements:

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). In order to comply with ITAR requirements, candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Candidates must also be eligible to obtain any required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Additionally, all applicants must be able to successfully pass a background check as part of the hiring process.