Alus Kunwar
About Alus Kunwar
Alus Kunwar is the Manager of Fuel Cell Systems Testing at Nikola Motor Company, with extensive experience in engineering and project management in the automotive industry.
Current Role at Nikola Motor Company
Alus Kunwar is the Manager of Fuel Cell Systems Testing at Nikola Motor Company. He has been in this role since 2021. In this capacity, he oversees the testing processes, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of fuel cell technologies. His extensive background in fuel cell systems provides a strong foundation for managing these critical tasks.
Previous Positions
Before his current role, Alus Kunwar worked at Nikola Motor Company as a Lead Engineer from 2019 to 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. His previous experiences include working as Test Engineering Manager at NantEnergy from 2018 to 2019, and multiple roles at Advanced Green Innovations, LLC—Project Manager, Test Lab Manager, and Mechanical Development Engineer – Team Lead from 2014 to 2018. He also served as a Fuel Systems Development Engineer at Westport Fuel Systems from 2013 to 2014 and as a Product Development Engineer at Navistar Inc from 2010 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Alus Kunwar studied Automotive Engineering Technology at Minnesota State University, Mankato, where he earned a Bachelor of Science from 2006 to 2009. He also studied Electromechanical Engineering at Loras College, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from 2005 to 2006. His educational background provides a solid foundation in both electromechanical and automotive engineering, allowing him to bring a unique interdisciplinary perspective to his roles in the automotive industry.
Experience in Fuel Cell Systems Testing
Alus Kunwar has extensive experience managing fuel cell systems testing. His responsibilities include overseeing testing processes and ensuring the efficiency and reliability of fuel cell technologies. His role at Nikola Motor Company involves leading a team focused on advancing the company's fuel cell technologies, drawing on his broad expertise in both technical and managerial aspects.
Career Progression in the Automotive Sector
Alus Kunwar’s career reflects a progression from technical engineering roles to managerial positions. He transitioned from being a Mechanical Development Engineer and Project Manager to senior roles like Test Engineering Manager at multiple companies. His rise to Manager, Fuel Cell Systems Testing, at Nikola Motor Company highlights his leadership capabilities and steady advancement in responsibilities within the automotive sector.