Jaideep CR
Bengaluru
Summary
SMT Production & Equipment Manager | SMT Manufacturing | Equipment Engineering | NPD & Quality
12 Years Experienced SMT manufacturing professional with strong expertise in SMT production, equipment management, preventive maintenance, process optimization, NPD, and PCBA quality. Skilled in managing SMT production lines, equipment uptime, manpower, productivity, downtime reduction, and continuous improvement.
Hands-on experience with SMT Pick & Place equipment, SPI, AOI, reflow ovens, screen printers, feeders, conveyors, and supporting utilities. Strong knowledge of equipment troubleshooting, calibration, preventive maintenance, spare-parts management, root-cause analysis, and production support.
Experienced in working with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, Process Engineering, NPD, Maintenance, IT, and suppliers to achieve production, quality, and delivery targets.
Overview
5
5
Languages
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
PCBA Equipment Deputy Manager
TATA Electronics
Assam
06.2026 - Current
- Manage day-to-day SMT production and equipment activities to achieve production, quality, and delivery targets.
- Lead SMT production lines and ensure optimum utilization of machines, manpower, materials, and resources.
- Monitor OEE, equipment availability, downtime, MTBF, MTTR, productivity, and line efficiency.
- Supported SMT line installation, machine commissioning, qualification, and production ramp-up, ensuring seamless integration into operations.
- Collaborated with equipment suppliers for upgrades, spare parts, and technical support to enhance operational efficiency.
- Maintained records of equipment performance, repair logs, and process changes to facilitate informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
Sr Engineer Manufacturing Technology
Schneider Electric
Bangalore
05.2023 - 05.2026
- Leading NPI (New Product Introduction) projects from prototype to mass production.
- Improved SMT equipment availability through preventive maintenance and systematic troubleshooting.
- Implemented Total Productive Maintenance practices, maximising equipment efficiency and minimising downtime.
- Calibrated SMT machines to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.
- Collaborated with vendors to enhance component quality, tooling, and processes.
- Solving complex issues in soldering, component placement, and PCB reliability.
- Demonstrated expertise in the conformal coating process to enhance product durability.
- Utilised Computerized Maintenance Management System to streamline maintenance workflows.
- Mentored junior engineers and technicians, addressing daily production challenges and coordinating effective training.
- Performed corrective, preventive, and breakdown maintenance to minimise downtime.
- Managed SMT traceability and data recording through Cogiscan for quality assurance. Wave Soldering machine Online Trouble Shooting and Maintenance. Conformal Coating Online Troubleshooting and Maintenance. Troubleshot backend machines to resolve operational issues efficiently.
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), MTTR, MTBF.
- Failure mode Effect Analysis (FMEA).
- Root cause Analysis (RCA).
- Applied knowledge of computer systems, operating systems, LAN, IP, and servers for technical support.
Engineer Manufacturing Technology
Schneider Electric
Bangalore
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Optimized manufacturing processes by implementing automation and lean techniques, resulting in a 20% increase in production efficiency and a 15% reduction in operational costs.
- Develop and implement advanced processes and SMT methodologies.
- Debugged and troubleshot production tooling and equipment to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
- Calibrated NXT machines to ensure optimal performance. (MT RESET, HYBRID CALIBRATION, PAM TEST).
- Solder paste printer programming and setup.
- Solder paste Printer maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Reflow maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Maintained process parameter documents at critical stages to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Maintaining the Process check sheet documents in PCBA stages.
- Prepare each model SPC report.
- Prepared daily and monthly preventive maintenance check sheets to facilitate equipment upkeep.
- Creating programs on Fuji Flexa.
- Supported daily production plans for machine lines during individual shifts.
Assistant Engineer Manufacturing Technology
Schneider Electric
Bangalore
02.2018 - 04.2021
- Troubleshooting of the SMT and through hole machines which includes basic and electrical troubleshooting.
- Troubleshooting of wave soldering machine.
- Conducting preventive maintenance of machines based on the usage of the m/c for production.
- Maintained timely and accurate oral and written technical reports of engineering activities.
- Visited work site regularly to inspect construction activities for compliance with quality and specifications.
SMT Technician
Schneider Electric
Bangalore
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Preventive maintenance: Performing routine checks, calibrations, and servicing of SMT equipment to avoid downtime.
- Process optimization: Analyzing production data to improve yield, reduce defects, and enhance efficiency.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnosing complex machine errors, feeder issues, or soldering problems and implementing corrective actions.
- Training support: Guiding operators on proper machine use, safety protocols, and quality standards.
- Documentation: Maintaining detailed logs of machine performance, repairs, and process changes.
SMT Operator
IN CAP India PVT LTD
Tumkur
06.2014 - 04.2016
- Machine setup: Preparing pick-and-place machines, stencil printers, and reflow ovens for production runs.
- Component loading: Ensuring reels, trays, and feeders are correctly loaded with electronic components.
- Process monitoring: Observing machine operation, checking solder paste application, and verifying placement accuracy.
- Quality inspection: Using AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) or manual checks to detect misaligned or missing components.
Education
Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Electronics telecommunication
Karnataka state open university
Bangalore06-2017
ITI - Electronics Mechanic
SJS Industrial Training Institute
Tiptur06-2013
Skills
- SMT: Production, Equipment, Maintenance, NPD, Process Improvement
Machines: Fuji NXT/NXTR, SPI, AOI, Printer, Reflow, Conveyors
Problem Solving: 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, Pareto, RCA
Manufacturing: OEE, TPM, Kaizen, 5S, PFMEA, Line Balancing
Standards: IPC-A-610 awareness - Process optimization
- SMT troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance
- Machine calibration
- Technical documentation
- Team mentoring
- Preventive maintenance
- Production coordination
- Leadership skills
Languages
Kannada
English
Hindi
Telugu
Tamil
Certification
- Developing Interpersonal Skills
Credential IDRREEX5I5UZ32
- Effective Communication Skills
Credential ID 0IDLWK7CDFMW
- Leadership Development
- Strategic Communications
- Six sigma Yellow belt certified
- NXT Machine Lave 3 training completed
- PFMEA class room training completed
CORE COMPETENCIES
- SMT Production Management
- SMT Equipment Management
- Production Planning & Line Balancing
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- OEE Improvement
- Downtime Reduction
- MTBF / MTTR Improvement
- Pick & Place Machine Management
- SPI / AOI / Reflow / Printer
- Feeder Management
- Equipment Calibration
- NPD / New Line Setup
- Process Improvement
- Root Cause Analysis
- 8D / 5-Why / Fishbone
- PFMEA
- TPM
- Spare Parts Management
- Manpower Planning
- Vendor & Supplier Management
- IPC-A-610
- Continuous Improvement
Timeline
PCBA Equipment Deputy Manager
TATA Electronics
06.2026 - Current
Sr Engineer Manufacturing Technology
Schneider Electric
05.2023 - 05.2026
Engineer Manufacturing Technology
Schneider Electric
05.2021 - 04.2023
Assistant Engineer Manufacturing Technology
Schneider Electric
02.2018 - 04.2021
SMT Technician
Schneider Electric
06.2016 - 01.2018
SMT Operator
IN CAP India PVT LTD
06.2014 - 04.2016
Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Electronics telecommunication
Karnataka state open university
ITI - Electronics Mechanic
SJS Industrial Training Institute