Cole Christman
About Cole Christman
Cole Christman is a Design Release Engineer II at Nikola Motor Company, specializing in high voltage power distribution, with a diverse background in engineering, marketing, and sales.
Current Role at Nikola Motor Company
Cole Christman currently holds the position of EEI - Design Release Engineer II at Nikola Motor Company. In this role, he has been working since 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. His responsibilities include handling design releases with a focus on electrical engineering initiatives within the company.
Previous Roles at Nikola Motor Company
Before his current position, Cole Christman served as an EDS - Design Release Engineer I at Nikola Motor Company from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he gained early experience as a Wiring Harness Intern in 2020. Throughout these roles, he has been consistently involved in electrical design and engineering projects, showcasing his growth within the company.
Educational Background
Cole Christman pursued his higher education at Santa Clara University, where he studied General Engineering and graduated in 2019. As part of his studies, he also spent 11 months studying Mechanical Engineering at Queen Mary University of London in 2017. His academic background provided a strong foundation in both general and mechanical engineering principles.
Experience in Design and Engineering
Cole Christman has extensive experience in design and engineering, including positions such as Design Intern at Instrument Industries and Engineering and Design Intern at Picoyune, both in 2018. He also held an intern position at EPIC ENGINEERING in 2014. His expertise includes rapid prototyping, finite element analysis, and schematic creation.
Diverse Career Background
Cole Christman has a varied professional history that spans multiple industries. He worked as a Barista at Equator Coffees in 2019-2020 and held sales and marketing internships at UNYQ and Santa Clara University. His diverse background reflects his multifaceted skill set, including design, manufacturing, marketing, and sales, enhancing his contributions to his engineering roles.