Siddharth Challani
About Siddharth Challani
Siddharth Challani is a Senior Project Electrical Engineer at Lutron Electronics in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, with a background in electrical engineering and extensive experience in academia and industry.
Current Role at Lutron Electronics
Siddharth Challani is a Senior Project Electrical Engineer at Lutron Electronics in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, United States. In this capacity, he leverages his extensive electrical engineering expertise to lead various projects, including the redesign of high-volume commercial lighting control using next-generation silicon carbide technology. This initiative has significantly improved thermal performance and addressed critical safety issues.
Former Roles at Lutron Electronics
Prior to his current role, Siddharth Challani worked at Lutron Electronics as a Project Electrical Engineer from 2019 to 2021 in Coopersburg, PA. During his tenure, he undertook significant projects to qualify alternate components for use in precision circuitry, thereby reducing the risk of critical component shortages. He also traveled to Costa Rica to support the launch of a new manufacturing plant, training QA technicians on equipment use, product troubleshooting, and quality-critical practices.
Teaching and Academic Experience
Siddharth Challani has a robust academic background, having worked as a Teaching Assistant for ESE 292 (Electromechanical Prototyping) at the University of Pennsylvania in 2018. Additionally, he served as a Course Developer and Head Teaching Assistant for ESE 112 Lab and as a Resident Advisor, fostering a supportive learning environment from 2017 to 2019. He was also a Research Assistant at the University of Pennsylvania, where he contributed to various academic research projects from 2016 to 2018.
Educational Background
Siddharth Challani pursued his Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering at Penn State University from 2021 to 2023. Previously, he completed an International Summer Session in 2018 at Fudan University, studying Chinese and Development Economics. He earned a BSE in Electrical Engineering and a BA in Mathematics through the Vagelos Integrated Program in Energy Research (VIPER) at the University of Pennsylvania from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, he attended the New Jersey Governor's School in the Sciences in 2014 and graduated from Hightstown High School in 2015.
Leadership and Program Management
Siddharth Challani held multiple leadership roles at the University of Pennsylvania, including serving as the Director of Penn Lions from 2018 to 2019 and as the Biosphere Program Manager from 2016 to 2017. He is a graduate of the Moelis Advance Access Program, Class of 2019. His leadership extended beyond academia into professional settings, where he led projects that significantly impacted operational efficiencies and product safety.