Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Operator – Aerospace & Defence

Company: Newtech Aerospace Pvt. Ltd.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience: 2–5 years preferred

About Newtech Aerospace

Newtech Aerospace Pvt. Ltd. is a Bengaluru-based aerospace and defence electronics company specialising in the design and manufacture of high-reliability electronic systems for space, defence and aerospace applications .

We are looking for a skilled and disciplined SMT Operator to join our manufacturing team and support the production of high-reliability PCB assemblies.

Key Responsibilities

- Operate and monitor Mycronic MYDATA 300 Pick-and-Place machine for SMT component placement.
- Set up the machine, feeders and component reels as per approved production programmes and BOM.
- Verify component part numbers, values, orientation and placement before and during production.
- Handle electronic components in accordance with ESD and moisture-sensitive device (MSD) requirements .
- Monitor machine performance and troubleshoot basic machine alarms and placement issues.
- Perform visual inspection of PCB assemblies and identify common SMT defects such as missing, misplaced, misaligned or incorrectly oriented components.
- Maintain accurate production records and ensure complete component and PCB traceability .
- Follow SOPs, work instructions,



quality procedures and ESD requirements at all times.
- Coordinate with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to resolve production and quality issues.
- Maintain cleanliness, organisation and basic operator-level maintenance of the SMT equipment.

Requirements
- ITI / Diploma in Electronics, Electrical or a related technical field.
- 2–5 years of hands-on SMT / PCB assembly experience preferred.
- Experience operating Pick-and-Place machines is required.
- Mycronic MYDATA experience will be an advantage.
- Good knowledge of SMT components, PCB assembly and ESD practices.
- Ability to read BOMs, component lists and basic assembly documentation.
- Solid attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a disciplined, quality-critical manufacturing environment.

Preferred Experience Experience in aerospace, defence, space electronics or other high-reliability electronics manufacturing will be highly preferred.

Why Join Newtech Aerospace?

You will have the opportunity to work on high-reliability electronics for space and defence applications , working alongside experienced engineering and manufacturing teams in a quality-focused environment.

If you are passionate about electronics manufacturing and have hands-on SMT experience, we would like to hear from you.

📌 SMT Operator – Aerospace & Defence Electronics (Bengaluru)
🏢 Newtech Aerospace
📍 Bengaluru