Esteban Terrazas
About Esteban Terrazas
Esteban Terrazas is an Engineering Team Leader at Spectrum Brands, Inc, with a background in chemical engineering and extensive experience in plating processes. He has held various engineering roles in companies such as Schlage Locks, Seagate Technology, and Black & Decker HHI.
Current Role at Spectrum Brands
Esteban Terrazas serves as the Engineering Team Leader at Spectrum Brands, Inc. since 2022. In this role, he leads a team of engineers focused on achieving company objectives in the finishing areas, which include plating, powder coating, buffing, and LEA processes. His leadership is pivotal in driving efficiency and innovation within the engineering team.
Previous Experience at Schlage Locks
Prior to his current position, Esteban worked at Schlage Locks as the Engineering Team Leader for the plating process from 2014 to 2018. During his four years at the Tecate, B.C. facility, he was responsible for overseeing the plating operations, ensuring quality and efficiency in the production processes.
Career at Seagate Technology
Esteban Terrazas held multiple roles at Seagate Technology over several years. He served as Facilities Superintendent from 1996 to 1999, managing facility operations. Earlier, he worked as Ni Plating Supervisor from 1992 to 1995 and as Development Engineer Sr. from 1995 to 1996. His experience at Seagate contributed to his expertise in engineering and process management.
Background in Chemical Engineering
Esteban Terrazas earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Universidad Autonoma de Baja California, where he studied from 1987 to 1993. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in engineering, particularly in the areas of plating and coating processes.
Experience at Black & Decker HHI
Esteban worked as a Plating Process Engineer Sr. at Black & Decker HHI from 2007 to 2011. In this role, he applied his knowledge of plating processes to improve product quality and operational efficiency. His experience at Black & Decker further enhanced his skills in engineering and process optimization.