Rodrigo Palomares
About Rodrigo Palomares
Rodrigo Palomares serves as the SW, HW & PCB Regional Engineering Manager at Plexus Corp. in Zapopan, Mexico, where he leads engineering teams and focuses on product development across various industries.
Work at Plexus
Rodrigo Palomares serves as the SW, HW & PCB Regional Engineering Manager at Plexus Corp. since 2019. He operates from the Zapopan Area in Mexico, where he is responsible for site operations, including business continuity, IT, manufacturing, and business development liaison. His role involves leading the Americas PCB and Guadalajara's Software and Hardware design teams. He focuses on delivering products from concept to mass production in collaboration with global customers across various industries, such as Healthcare, Life Sciences, Industrial, Commercial, and Communications.
Education and Expertise
Rodrigo Palomares holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM), which he completed from 2003 to 2007. He furthered his education by obtaining a Graduate Diploma in Top Management in 2012, which he studied for 11 months. His educational background supports his extensive experience in engineering and management roles within the technology sector.
Background
Before joining Plexus Corp., Rodrigo Palomares accumulated significant experience in various engineering and management positions. He worked at Intel Corporation as an Engineering Manager from 2015 to 2019. Prior to that, he held multiple roles at Motorola Solutions, including Product Engineering Manager and Lab Manager, and Manufacturing Engineering Manager from 2011 to 2014. He also served as a Field IT Manager at Sanmina for a brief period in 2014. His diverse background in engineering and management has equipped him with a comprehensive skill set.
Achievements
At Plexus Corp., Rodrigo Palomares is recognized for expanding and growing team technical capabilities and business leadership. He actively provides career development guidance and identifies growth opportunities for associates. His efforts in supporting customer acquisition involve tailoring the showcase of organizational capabilities to align with customer needs. Additionally, he instills and reinforces company culture while promoting continuous improvement and positive company morale.