Jared Trauernicht
About Jared Trauernicht
Jared Trauernicht is a Technical Specialist in Chassis Integration at Nikola Motor Company with extensive experience in mechanical engineering and automotive systems.
Current Role at Nikola Motor Company
Jared Trauernicht currently serves as a Technical Specialist, Chassis Integration at Nikola Motor Company in Phoenix, Arizona. He has held this position since 2019, focusing on the integration of chassis systems in vehicle design and development. His responsibilities likely include ensuring the functionality and efficiency of chassis components to meet design specifications.
Previous Experience at Textron Specialized Vehicles
Jared Trauernicht worked at Textron Specialized Vehicles as a Mechanical Engineer V from 2002 to 2019, based in Tustin, CA. Over his 17-year tenure, he was involved in various engineering projects, from the design of torsion springs and non-pneumatic tires to the development of active damping systems and powertrain designs. He led multiple programs and contributed to innovations that resulted in patents.
Education: University of Colorado Denver
Jared Trauernicht studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Colorado Denver, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. His education laid the foundation for his expertise in mechanical systems, modeling, and simulations, which he has applied throughout his professional career. He attended the university from 1999 to 2001.
Innovations and Patents
Jared Trauernicht has developed several innovations in the automotive field, including electro-mechanical elements for conceptual show cars for Toyota, Ford, and Chrysler. He led a program to develop a non-pneumatic tire with variable ground contact pressure, resulting in a US patent (8631844). Additionally, he designed a torsion spring that significantly reduced weight while improving packaging.
Expertise in Mechanical and Electro-mechanical Systems
Jared Trauernicht has extensive experience in designing and developing mechanical and electro-mechanical systems. He collaborated with Trelleborg to create a sealing solution for Magneto-Rheological fluid systems and designed both linear and rotary Magneto-Rheological active damping systems. His expertise spans semi-active and passive suspension systems, powertrain systems, and complex modeling and simulation.