Electronics assembly services built around your project, not a production queue.
Goodtron Electronics is a small, founder-led shop focused on SMT and PCB assembly for prototype and low-volume production. Below are the services we deliver in-house from Vista, California.
SMT Assembly
Surface-mount assembly for modern board designs — from 0402 passives through fine-pitch ICs. Handled with careful setup, documented process notes, and post-reflow inspection.
- ›0402 passives through fine-pitch ICs
- ›DEK stencil printing for solder paste
- ›Lead-free reflow soldering
- ›Documented setup and process notes
- ›Post-reflow visual inspection
PCB Assembly
Full PCBA support — from receiving your BOM and Gerber files to shipping a working, inspected board. We review carefully up front, so you don't get surprises later.
- ›BOM validation & footprint sanity checks
- ›Long-lead part flagging on quote
- ›Mixed SMT + through-hole builds
- ›Visual inspection on every board
- ›Clear traveler documentation
Prototype Builds
First-article and early-revision prototypes handled seriously — the same review, sourcing, and inspection process we apply to larger runs.
- ›Single-board and small first-article runs
- ›Fast iteration between rev A → rev B
- ›Engineering-aware questions on your BOM
- ›Honest feedback on manufacturability
Low-Volume Production
Consistent small and mid-volume runs — the same process notes, documentation, and inspection on every board, so quality stays repeatable as you scale.
- ›Small and mid-batch production
- ›Repeatable process notes & travelers
- ›Coordinated build planning
- ›Visual inspection & final QC
Through-Hole & Mixed-Technology Support
Mixed and hand-soldered assembly — connectors, power components, and boards that combine SMT with through-hole parts on the same build.
- ›Hand-soldered through-hole assembly
- ›Mixed SMT + THT builds
- ›Hot-air rework on populated boards
- ›Microscope inspection for fine-pitch
Our SMT line & equipment.
The equipment behind the services above — flexible enough for small prototype runs and repeatable enough for low-volume production.
Yamaha YS12
Handles a broad component range from 0402 passives to fine-pitch ICs — well-suited to prototype and low-volume PCB assembly runs.
Yamaha YS12F
Second placement head paired with the YS12 to support mixed builds and give us flexibility across different board sizes and setups.
Vitronics Soltec Reflow
Controlled, lead-free-compatible reflow profiles for reliable solder joints on both prototype and small-batch builds.
Inspection & Rework
Digital microscope stations for fine-pitch inspection and a hot-air rework setup for touch-ups on populated boards.
Send what you have. We'll help scope the right path.
BOM, Gerber files, a short description — anything works as a starting point. We reply directly, not through a sales funnel.