Rajesh Balan
About Rajesh Balan
Rajesh Balan is a Product Engineering Manager at Hubbell Incorporated with over 19 years of experience in engineering, specializing in quality and reliability of electrical and embedded products. He holds a diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, a B Tech from Pondicherry University, and an MBA from Alagappa University, along with several professional certifications including Six Sigma Black Belt and Scrum Master.
Current Role at Hubbell
Rajesh Balan serves as a Product Engineering Manager at Hubbell Incorporated, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Leeds, Alabama, United States. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product engineering initiatives, ensuring that products meet quality and safety standards throughout their development lifecycle.
Previous Experience in Engineering Management
Before joining Hubbell, Rajesh worked at Hubbell Incorporated as Head of Engineering & Innovation from 2013 to 2022. His responsibilities included managing engineering projects related to electrical, electronics, embedded systems, and software applications. He also held positions at HP as a Team Leader from 2008 to 2010 and at Volex as Assistant Manager of Engineering & New Product Development from 2010 to 2012.
Educational Background
Rajesh Balan completed his Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Elumalai Polytechnic College from 1997 to 2000. He then pursued a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering at Pondicherry University from 2000 to 2003. Subsequently, he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from Alagappa University from 2004 to 2006.
Professional Certifications and Skills
Rajesh holds several professional certifications, including Six Sigma Black Belt, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), and Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO). These certifications reflect his expertise in process improvement, quality management, and agile methodologies. He possesses comprehensive knowledge in testing and approvals of electrical, electronics, and embedded products according to standard requirements.
Career Timeline and Experience
With over 19 years of experience in engineering, Rajesh has developed a strong focus on quality, safety, and reliability from design to product. His career began at Cooper Bussmann as a Senior Engineer in New Product Development from 2003 to 2007, where he gained foundational experience in the field.