Teknova
Eric Renteria is a Manufacturing Engineering Manager at Teknova, a position held since May 2016, where responsibilities include managing the Manufacturing Engineering Department, aligning resources, and coaching team performance. Renteria has successfully eliminated $50,000 in yearly waste by optimizing the agar drying process and has a background in implementing lean manufacturing principles, including reconfiguring facility layouts to enhance efficiency. Prior to this role, Renteria worked as a Manufacturing Engineer, Formulation Lab Buffers Technician, Rich Media Technician, and Manufacturing Assembler at MC Electronics from July 2010 to September 2014. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of California, Davis, and an Associate's degree in Biology from Gavilan College.