Benjarong (Ben) Rachapaetayakom
About Benjarong (Ben) Rachapaetayakom
Benjarong Rachapaetayakom is a Manager of Engineering (Electronics) at Spectrum Brands, Inc., with extensive experience in the electronics and technology sectors. He has held various engineering and management roles across multiple companies, including Western Digital and the United States Marine Corps.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Benjarong Rachapaetayakom currently holds the position of Manager, Engineering (Electronics) at Spectrum Brands, Inc. He has been with the company since 2021, contributing to engineering initiatives in Lake Forest, California. His role involves overseeing engineering projects related to electronics, ensuring that products meet quality and performance standards.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current role, Benjarong Rachapaetayakom worked in various engineering positions across multiple companies. He served as a Senior Staff Engineer in Application Engineering at Western Digital from 2010 to 2015. He also worked as a Global Solutions Engineer at Teradata for one year in 2009. His experience includes a tenure as Engineering Manager at Ocean Technology Systems from 2017 to 2021 and as Product Engineering Manager at Nexsun Electronics, Inc. for nine months in 2016.
Military Experience
Benjarong Rachapaetayakom has a decade of experience in the United States Marine Corps, where he served as an Avionics Maintenance Manager from 1982 to 1992. This role involved managing avionics systems and ensuring their operational readiness in California.
Education and Expertise
Benjarong Rachapaetayakom studied Information Technology at the University of Phoenix, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from 2001 to 2004. He also holds an Associate of Science degree in Computer Information Science from Irvine Valley College, which he completed from 1996 to 2001. His educational background supports his extensive career in electronics and engineering.
Career at Western Digital
Benjarong Rachapaetayakom began his career at Western Digital, where he worked as a Test Equipment Technician from 1992 to 1996. He later returned to the company as a Senior Staff Engineer in Application Engineering, contributing to product development and testing for a total of eight years.