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Riddhi Padariya

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Automation Master

Riddhi has over six years of experience in advanced manufacturing automation and controls through her role as a Senior Controls Engineer at prominent companies such as Tesla, Heirloom, and The Boring Company. In addition, she currently chairs the Automation and Control Technical Advisory Committee at the International Society of Automation and was elected as the Standing Standards Chair at the IEEE Control Systems Society this year. Last year, she completed more than 50 peer reviews for various IEEE journals, the Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, and The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. She has served as a board member for the three divisions of the International Society of Automation, and delivered 9 talks at IEEE conference, the Automate Show, and a UNICEF Hackathon, among other events.

July 17, 2025

From Tesla Batteries to Underground Tunnels with Riddhi Padariya

Ever wondered what it takes to lead automation projects at trailblazing companies like Tesla and The Boring Company? Nikki chats with Riddhi Padariya about her journey from nerdy high schooler inspired by "How It's Made" to b...
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