Coltin Smith
About Coltin Smith
Coltin Smith is a Vehicle Controls Engineer at Nikola Motor Company and a Mechanical and Automotive Engineer at The Luminosity Lab.
Title and Current Positions
Coltin Smith holds the title of Vehicle Controls Engineer at Nikola Motor Company, a position he has held since 2021. In addition, he is currently working at The Luminosity Lab as a Mechanical and Automotive Engineer and coaches as a Soccer Goalkeeper at Williams Field High School. His roles across these organizations indicate a diverse and multifaceted career in both engineering and athletic coaching.
Early Career and Work Experience
Coltin Smith began his career in the engineering and automotive industry with positions such as Lot Attendant/Customer Service at Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale from 2016 to 2018. Prior to this, he worked as a Construction Laborer at VISUS ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INC from 2014 to 2016. His early roles provided foundational experience in customer service and practical construction work.
Education and Academic Background
Coltin Smith pursued higher education at Arizona State University from 2017 to 2021, where he studied Engineering and specialized in Automotive Systems Engineering. Before attending ASU, he completed a year at Glendale Community College from 2016 to 2017 and another year at Yavapai College from 2015 to 2016. This comprehensive academic background laid the groundwork for his expertise in vehicle control systems and automotive engineering.
Past Roles in Academia
In addition to his professional work, Coltin Smith has experience in academia. He served as a Student Grader at the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University from 2019 to 2020. This role, undertaken in Mesa, Arizona, allowed him to contribute to the academic development of engineering students by evaluating their coursework and providing feedback.