SRI MANIDHAR BABU UPPALA
Challapalli
Summary
Manufacturing professional with demonstrated experience in high-reliability wire harness fabrication for aerospace and defense sectors. Specializes in electrical integration and strict adherence to IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and ECSS standards, ensuring quality and safety in complex satellite systems. Ensuring quality and safety in mission-critical aerospace applications.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Technician (Electronics Hardware)
XDLINX Space Labs
Hyderabad
11.2024 - Current
- Lead wire harness fabrication and electrical assembly for Cubesatellite of 6U, 16U configurations, Nano and Micro satellite upto 200kg class, specifically the NS, NL, M200, M400, and M600 platforms.
- Supported electrical integration and functional testing for comprehensive system-level validation of space-grade hardware.
- Assembled internal wiring harnesses and external cables using crimping tools for reliable electrical connections.
- Perform precision wire stripping and routing within tight satellite chassis constraints to ensure flight-ready cable management and safety.
- Mount and demount specialized connectors, including Samtec series, ensuring high integrity of all electrical connections.
- Interpreted CAD models and engineering drawings for precise harness routing and assembly in alignment with design specifications.
- Harnessing for payload variants Earth Observations, SAR Payloads, HDRM Mechanism for Integrated Payloads.
Service Engineer
Everyday Techno Solutions
Hyderabad
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Diagnosed complex electrical and mechanical faults, performing board-level and system-level troubleshooting to reduce equipment downtime.
- Conducted on-site functional testing and validation of systems, ensuring optimal operational performance.
- Executed wiring, harness fabrication, and integration of sensors, motors, and PLCs, enhancing functionality of industrial packaging machines.
Electronics Hardware Technician
BEL (Bharat Electronics Ltd)
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Prepared and verified wiring diagrams, interface cables, and video harnesses, contributing to successful outcomes of advanced R&D Optronics projects.
- Executed microscopic soldering and desoldering of fine-pitch SMD and through-hole components, ensuring high-quality assembly.
- Maintained strict compliance with IPC standards and ESD-safe handling practices, safeguarding product integrity during assembly.
Apprenticeship Trainee
BEL (Bharat Electronics Ltd)
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Executed Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) processes, including thermal cycling and mechanical vibration tests, to assess product durability.
- Assisted in assembly of electronic components for defense and aerospace projects.
- Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions.
- Maintained quality standards through regular inspections of production processes.
Education
ITI - Electronic Mechanic
Warlu Industrial Training Centre
AP01-2015
SSC -
SRYSP High School
Challapalli, AP01-2013
Skills
- Wire harness production
- Cable assembly skills
- Precision soldering techniques
- Rework processes and methods
- Crimping tool proficiency
- Connector assembly skills
- Routing expertise in wiring
- Stripping techniques for wires
- Operation of soldering stations
- Heat gun application techniques
- Microscope usage for inspections
- BOM verification processes
- Interpretation of schematics
- Validation of wiring diagrams
- Compliance with IPC-A-610 standards
- Adherence to IPC J-STD-001 standards
- Knowledge of ECSS standards
- Practices for ESD-safe handling
- Inspection for quality control purposes
- Testing for electrical integration and functionality
- Procedures for environmental stress screening
- Review of CAD models
- Analysis of engineering drawings
- Expertise in nano and cube satellites
- Expertise in micro satellite aerospace
Languages
- Telugu (Native)
- English (Fluent)
- Hindi (Conversational)
Safety
Thorough understanding of FOD (Foreign Object Debris) prevention and aerospace safety protocols.
Technical Core Competencies
Wire Harness Fabrication, Cable Assembly, Routing, Stripping, Precision Soldering (SMT/THT), Rework (QFN, RF), Nano (NS, NL), Micro (M200, M400, M600), DMC, MOLEX, HEROES Crimping Tools, Samtec Connector Assembly, Soldering Stations, Heat Guns, Microscopes, BOM Verification, Schematic Interpretation, Wiring Diagram Verification, CAD Model/Engineering Drawing Review, IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001, ECSS Standards, ESD-Safe Handling, QC Inspection, Electrical Integration and Testing (EIT), Functional Testing, Environmental Stress Screening (ESS)
Timeline
Manufacturing Technician (Electronics Hardware)
XDLINX Space Labs
11.2024 - Current
Service Engineer
Everyday Techno Solutions
07.2023 - 10.2024
Electronics Hardware Technician
BEL (Bharat Electronics Ltd)
01.2021 - 06.2023
Apprenticeship Trainee
BEL (Bharat Electronics Ltd)
10.2016 - 10.2017
ITI - Electronic Mechanic
Warlu Industrial Training Centre
SSC -
SRYSP High School