Ben Watson
About Ben Watson
Ben Watson is the Senior Manager of Aerothermal Engineering at Nikola Motor Company, with extensive experience in both the aerospace and automotive industries.
Company
Ben Watson currently works at Nikola Motor Company, located in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. He holds the position of Senior Manager, Aerothermal Engineering and has been with the company in this role since 2020. Prior to this, he worked as a Technical Specialist, AeroThermal, at Nikola Motor Company from 2019 to 2020.
Title
Ben Watson holds the title of Senior Manager, Aerothermal Engineering at Nikola Motor Company. This role entails overseeing and managing aerothermal engineering projects, focusing on enhancing the aerothermal efficiency of battery and fuel cell electric vehicles.
Education and Expertise
Ben Watson has a strong educational background in Mechanical Engineering. He earned his Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University between 2007 and 2009. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution, completing his undergraduate studies from 2002 to 2007. His expertise lies in aerothermal engineering, which he has successfully transitioned from the aerospace sector into the automotive industry.
Background
Ben Watson brings over a decade of technical engineering experience from the gas propulsion aerospace industry to his current role in the automotive sector. He began his career at Honeywell Aerospace, serving in various roles including Graduate Engineering Internship, Undergraduate Engineering Co-op, Mechanical Engineer II, Mechanical Engineer III, and Senior Mechanical Engineer in Product Design. His tenure at Honeywell Aerospace, spanning from 2006 to 2019, provided him with extensive experience in mechanical and aerothermal engineering.
Achievements
Ben Watson has made significant contributions in aerothermal engineering, particularly in his roles at Honeywell Aerospace and Nikola Motor Company. His transition from aerospace to automotive engineering showcases his adaptability and expertise in handling complex engineering challenges, with a particular emphasis on battery and fuel cell electric vehicle technologies in his current role.