Tesco Controls is thrilled to announce that Raju Nair, PLC Applications Programming Manager, has been recognized as an Engineering Leader Under 40, by Control Engineering Magazine.
As the company’s youngest manager, Nair leads a team of 30 PLC engineers working on critical infrastructure projects. Recently promoted to manager of the R&D Department as well, Nair spearheads the development of devices specifically designed for the water/wastewater industry. He is author of two articles for Plant Engineering on the successful migration of legacy automation systems to upgraded platforms. His most recent article, Migrating Legacy PLC Programs to Modern PLC Hardware , was ranked in the top 5 “most-read” articles for 4 months.
According to the article in the September 2021 edition, the Class of 2021 includes 46 well sought-after individuals with high ethical standards who prefer to go above and beyond to ensure success for their customers. These advanced strategists enjoy getting down and dirty with designs in an effort to avoid unnecessary downtime, keep production booming and strengthen their own reputations, as well as that of the companies they work for.
The Engineering Leaders Under 40 program recognizes manufacturing professionals under the age of 40 who are making significant contributions to their company’s success and to the control engineering and/or plant engineering professions.
Raju Nair embodies all the qualities of an outstanding leader. He motivates his team with enthusiasm and humor, while imparting the seriousness of the job at hand. He is cool under pressure, highly organized and focuses on developing both his team’s technical and people skills. Nair fosters a culture of teamwork, innovation and strategic thinking, often delegating high-profile projects to young staff. He mentors and promotes young leaders within the department to supervise others and shares his unique management style to mold them into tomorrow’s managers. Thanks to his leadership during the pandemic, his team was connected, motivated, and dedicated.
Read the entire article about Raju and the other Class of 2021 recognized leaders in the September 2021 edition of Control Engineering Magazine.