Rajiv D.
Technology & Product Development Leader | Systems Architecture | Electromechanical & Embedded Systems | Driving Concept-to-Commercialization Execution | Team Builder & Innovation Catalyst
- Role
- Director of Controls & Systems at Array Technologies
- Location
- Chandler, AZ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rajiv D.
I lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex electromechanical, embedded, and connected products. My background across mechanical design, hardware, firmware, controls, and systems architecture enables me to shape product and technology strategy with a clear understanding of technical realities.I’ve built new engineering teams and capabilities from scratch—defining charters, processes, and direction, and enabling fast, high-quality execution. I focus on clarity, strong talent, and structures that let teams scale.My work spans the full product lifecycle, from early architecture and risk reduction to validation and commercialization. I emphasize customer insight, disciplined engineering, and innovative thinking to create scalable, market-ready solutions.I’ve delivered integrated hardware–software–connectivity platforms, driven system integration quality, and advanced standardized product architectures. I’m drawn to first-of-their-kind challenges where strong teams and clear technical vision create lasting impact.
Experience
Director of Controls & Systems
Sep 2024 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US
Lead the Development of Controls & Systems for the Array Technologies Tracker solution portfolio
Education
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
Bachelor's degree, Mech Engineering
1988 — 1992
UMN Carlson School of Management
MBA
2004 — 2007
Penn State University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Mechanical Engineering
1994 — 1998
Penn State University
Master's degree, Mech Engineering
1992 — 1994
Skills
- Fmea
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Testing
- Soa
- Spc
- Engineering Management
- Lean Manufacturing
- Product Design
- Six Sigma
- Design for Manufacturing
- Quality Assurance
- Product Development
- Failure Analysis
- Metrology
- Thin Films
- Project Management
- Solidworks
- Software Project Management
- Finite Element Analysis
- Nanotechnology
- R&D
- Engineering
- Root Cause Analysis
- Minitab
- Software Development Life Cycle
- Characterization
- Continuous Improvement
- Design of Experiments
- Manufacturing
- Systems Engineering
- Product Management
- Software Development
- Process Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Dmaic
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Integration
- Process Simulation
- Automation
- Program Management
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