Joseph Nissen
About Joseph Nissen
Joseph Nissen is a Design and Development Mechanical Engineer at Lutron Electronics with a background in mechanical engineering and experience in various engineering roles.
Title and Current Position
Joseph Nissen is currently working at Lutron Electronics as a Design and Development Mechanical Engineer. His role involves contributing to the development of advanced lighting control systems. His position at Lutron Electronics leverages his extensive background in mechanical engineering to innovate in the field of lighting technology.
Previous Experience
Before his current role, Joseph Nissen worked at Lutron Electronics as a Senior Project Mechanical Engineer from 2020 to 2022 in Austin, Texas. His experience also includes roles as a Graduate Research Assistant at The University of Texas at Austin (2018-2020), Manufacturing Engineering Intern at Tesla in Sparks, Nevada (2017-2018), and Process Engineering Co-Op at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (2015-2016). These roles have provided him with diverse experience in the field of mechanical engineering.
Educational Background
Joseph Nissen earned a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, where he studied from 2018 to 2020. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Alabama between 2013 and 2018. Prior to his university studies, he attended Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology from 2009 to 2013.
Industry Contributions
Joseph Nissen has contributed significantly to the mechanical engineering field. He developed advanced lighting control systems at Lutron Electronics and participated in a collaborative project with a major university to innovate mechanical design processes. Additionally, he presented a paper on sustainable mechanical engineering practices at a national engineering conference.
Mentorship and Recognition
Joseph Nissen volunteers as a mentor for engineering students at The University of Texas at Austin. His dedication to his profession and his outstanding performance in mechanical design earned him a company-wide recognition award at Lutron Electronics.