Cohl Hatala
About Cohl Hatala
Cohl Hatala is a Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in mechanical engineering and has held various engineering and technician roles in the automotive and laboratory sectors.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Cohl Hatala has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2022, serving as a Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer. Prior to this role, he worked at the same laboratory as a Target Fabrication Engineer from 2019 to 2022. His experience at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory spans a total of four years, focusing on mechanical engineering applications in spacecraft and target fabrication.
Education and Expertise
Cohl Hatala earned a Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, completing his studies from 2013 to 2019. His educational background provides a solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles, which he applies in his current role as a Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Cohl Hatala gained diverse experience in engineering and technical roles. He worked as a Project Engineer Intern at Helix Electric for four months in 2018, where he was involved in project management tasks. Additionally, he served as a Line Technician at Findlay Toyota Henderson from 2013 to 2016 and as a Maintenance Technician at Thompson's Toyota/GMC/Buick from 2011 to 2013.
Career Progression
Cohl Hatala's career began in the automotive industry, where he worked as a Maintenance Technician and Line Technician. He transitioned into engineering roles, starting with his internship at Helix Electric. His progression led him to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has taken on significant responsibilities in spacecraft mechanical engineering and target fabrication.