Tejinder Aulakh is a director-level mechanical engineering leader with over 10 years of experience driving product design, manufacturing and cross-functional programs in semiconductors and consumer electronics. Currently leading Mechanical Engineering at Microsoft after progressive engineering and management roles at Intel, he blends hands-on mechanical design fluency with strategic program and OEM/ODM collaboration. Known for building and scaling engineering teams, he applies FMEA and robust failure-analysis practices to deliver manufacturable, high-quality products at volume. His MBA from the University of Washington complements technical depth with operations and business strategy, enabling stronger alignment between engineering execution and commercial goals. Tejinder’s background across design, TPM and manufacturing gives him a practical advantage in reducing time-to-market while maintaining reliability targets. Based in the Greater Seattle Area, he combines enterprise-scale experience with a track record of developing new teams and processes that persist beyond individual programs.
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Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration, Management and Operations, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration, Management and Operations at University of Washington
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Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering, Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering at Lamar University
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Tejinder Aulakh - Director Of Mechanical Engineering at Microsoft