Julio Castaneda
Winter Park,FL
Summary
Product development and manufacturing subject matter expert with 25+ years’ experience. Directed advanced development, execution, technology and new product introduction teams. International experience includes ex-pat assignment in Hong Kong and technical management of multiple global design centers. Focus on design innovation, team building, design and manufacturing process optimization, new product introduction and successful global program execution.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr Director of Mechanical Engineering | Chief Mechanical Architect
Luminar Technologies
12.2020 - Current
- Led the lidar product development team consisting of 30 engineers in multiple locations, including Orlando, CA and India
- Responsible for successful launch of the Iris lidar product for Volvo
- Architected latest generation of lidar including the recently introduced Halo product.
VP of Vehicle Hardware
Skip Transport Inc.
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Led the vehicle product development, new product introduction, PM and quality teams
- Architected and deployed S3 scooter with industry first removable battery and best in class performance in range, reliability and safety which enabled positive unit economics.
Head of Mechanical Product Development and New Product Introduction
Snap Inc.
11.2016 - 11.2018
- Team designed and shipped two generations of Spectacles
- Architected the next-generation of augmented reality (AR) products.
Sr Director of New Product Introduction
Motorola Mobility
01.2014 - 09.2015
- Expat assignment in Hong Kong directing Asia team in charge of manufacturing and development of new technologies and materials for next generation product roadmap.
Advanced Product Architect
Motorola Mobility
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Lead architect for next generation product roadmap including product architecture, industrial design CAD capture and reliability.
Director of Mechanical Engineering
Motorola iDEN Mobile Devices
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Mechanical hardware director delivering the cellphone roadmap for global development teams in Penang, Singapore, Brazil, China, San Diego and Florida.
Fellow of the Technical Staff
Motorola CXD Mobile Devices
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Individual contributor and architect responsible for advanced development of next generation products and new technology implementation.
Director of Advanced Development
Motorola iDEN Subscriber Division
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Managed multi-disciplinary iDEN Mechanical Development Center including Advanced Product Development, FEA Simulation, Displays and Imaging, Audio, Material & Decorations, Tooling/Molding and CAD Tools teams.
Co-Founder, Director of Engineering and Site Manager
Product Development Technologies SE
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Managed sales, budgeting, staffing, project management and product development.
Member of the Technical Staff
Motorola
01.1987 - 01.1998
- Designed 2-way radios and cellphone products utilizing rapid product development and advanced modeling techniques
- Managed the mechanical design and development of phone products introduced into production on time while meeting all reliability, cost and weight goals
- Group Leader for the Radius Division, Motorola (1992-1994)
- Technical lead and manager for the mechanical design and development of 2-way radios.
Education
Masters of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA06.1987
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA12.1985
Skills
- Product Development
- New Product Introduction
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Design & CAD Expert
- Master Black Belt
- Innovation
- Manufacturing Processes
- Consumer Electronics
- Automotive
- Optical – AR / Lidar / Laser
- Thermal Management
- Teamwork
Certification
- Master Six Sigma Black Belt, 2015, Motorola Mobility
- Six Sigma Black Belt, 2014, Motorola Mobility
- Dan Noble Fellow, 2007, Motorola
- Science Advisory Board Associate (SABA), 2005, Motorola
Patents Granted
60
Publications
- Football Morsels: Quarterbacks, 2015
- Football Morsels: The Supporting Cast, 2016
- Memes of Misinformation: Federal Spending, Vernon Press 2017
Hobbies and Interests
- Woodworking
- Playing golf
- Traveling
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sr Director of Mechanical Engineering | Chief Mechanical Architect
Luminar Technologies
12.2020 - Current
VP of Vehicle Hardware
Skip Transport Inc.
11.2018 - 11.2020
Head of Mechanical Product Development and New Product Introduction
Snap Inc.
11.2016 - 11.2018
Sr Director of New Product Introduction
Motorola Mobility
01.2014 - 09.2015
Advanced Product Architect
Motorola Mobility
01.2012 - 01.2013
Director of Mechanical Engineering
Motorola iDEN Mobile Devices
01.2009 - 01.2012
Fellow of the Technical Staff
Motorola CXD Mobile Devices
01.2007 - 01.2009
Director of Advanced Development
Motorola iDEN Subscriber Division
01.2002 - 01.2007
Co-Founder, Director of Engineering and Site Manager
Product Development Technologies SE
01.1998 - 01.2001
Member of the Technical Staff
Motorola
01.1987 - 01.1998
Masters of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
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