Erik Lindstrom
About Erik Lindstrom
Erik Lindstrom is a Controls Engineer at Nikola Motor Company with a diverse background in robotics, maintenance, and engineering roles across various organizations.
Current Position at Nikola Motor Company
Erik Lindstrom currently serves as a Controls Engineer at Nikola Motor Company. His role started in 2021, and he is based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. As a Controls Engineer, Erik is responsible for designing and implementing control systems that ensure the optimal operation of Nikola’s technology and products.
Previous Experience as Robotics Engineer at Fresh Consulting
Before joining Nikola Motor Company, Erik Lindstrom worked as a Robotics Engineer at Fresh Consulting. His tenure at Fresh Consulting spanned from 2019 to 2021, during which he was based in Bellevue, Washington. In this role, Erik was involved in developing, testing, and integrating robotic systems tailored to meet specific client needs.
Background in Maintenance Engineering at Swire Coca-Cola, USA
Erik Lindstrom also has experience as a Maintenance Engineer at Swire Coca-Cola, USA. He held this position from 2018 to 2019 for a period of 11 months in Draper, Utah. During this time, Erik focused on maintaining and optimizing the performance of equipment and machinery to ensure smooth production operations.
Educational Background
Erik Lindstrom boasts a strong educational foundation in engineering. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University - Idaho (BYU-Idaho) between 2009 and 2013. Further, Erik advanced his expertise by achieving a Master of Science in Robotics, Controls, and Artificial Intelligence from the University of Utah, where he studied from 2016 to 2019.
Early Career Roles
Erik Lindstrom gained considerable experience through various early career roles. He worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Utah for 7 months in 2016, and as a Vibrations Analyst Engineer at Kelm Engineering, LLC from 2013 to 2016 in Friendswood, Texas. Additionally, Erik served as an Engineering Lab Assistant and Math Tutor/Supervisor at BYU-Idaho in different periods from 2010 to 2013. He also completed an internship as a Production Engineer at Celanese from 2011 to 2012 in Narrows, Virginia.