Joshua Jagnanan, 37
Product Manager
Toshiba International Corporation
Houston, TX, United States
What Makes Joshua an Engineering Leader
As product manager for low-voltage adjustable-speed drives at Toshiba International Corporation, Joshua combines technical depth, operational leadership and customer focus to drive engineering and business results. He leads a team of associate product managers and application engineers, strengthening execution through training, onboarding, dashboards, standard operating procedures and quoting-quality improvements.
Joshua also helps shape future drive platforms through voice-of-customer feedback, return-on-investment analysis and market research. His ability to connect engineering, sales, supply chain and customers helps solve problems, improve readiness and advance product development through strong cross-functional alignment.
Leadership & Industry Contributions
Joshua exemplifies high-impact leadership by developing team capability, improving operational performance and strengthening cross-functional execution. He built and developed the Low Voltage ASD team, implementing structured training programs, onboarding systems and a centralized knowledge platform that accelerated engineer readiness and strengthened customer-facing support.
Beyond team development, Joshua led end-to-end operational improvements by introducing data-driven dashboards, standardized workflows and quality controls that reduced errors and supported better decision-making. He consistently aligns engineering, sales, supply chain and global suppliers to deliver complex projects and meet product-development timelines.
Joshua contributes to the industry through technical publications, training and community involvement. He authored an IEEE PCIC 2025 conference paper on a low-voltage modular inverter system and has published technical content with Control Engineering. He also delivers webinars and develops technical materials focused on motor efficiency and drive applications.
Internally, Joshua develops training programs and mentors engineers. Outside of work, he supports community development through youth sports coaching, career-day volunteering and mentorship with Big Brothers Big Sisters, helping promote STEM awareness and workforce development.
Why Joshua Chose This Career
Joshua chose a career in electrical and control engineering because it combines problem-solving, real-world impact and continuous learning. Early in his career, he gained hands-on experience designing power systems and supporting complex motor and drive applications, reinforcing his interest in connecting theory with practical implementation.
Over time, Joshua was drawn to roles where he could influence both technology and business outcomes. His transition into product management gave him the opportunity to help shape solutions from concept through commercialization. He is motivated by solving customer challenges, improving industrial efficiency, and developing products and people to create lasting impact.
