Jason (Curt) Hill
About Jason (Curt) Hill
Jason (Curt) Hill is a Sr Specialist in Infrastructure Layout at Nikola Motor Company with extensive experience in mechanical design and manufacturing engineering.
Current Title and Role
Jason (Curt) Hill currently holds the position of Senior Specialist in Infrastructure Layout at Nikola Motor Company. He has been in this role since 2020, stationed in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. In this capacity, Hill focuses on the layout and design of infrastructure projects, leveraging his extensive experience in mechanical and design engineering.
Professional Experience at Nikola Motor Company
Before his current role at Nikola Motor Company, Jason (Curt) Hill served as the Hydrogen Station Design Specialist from 2019 to 2020. During this one-year tenure in Chandler, Arizona, he was responsible for the design and implementation of hydrogen fueling stations, contributing significantly to the company's efforts in advancing hydrogen fuel technology.
Career History and Roles
Throughout his career, Jason (Curt) Hill has held several key positions in various companies. From 2016 to 2018, he was a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Advanced Green Innovations in Chandler, Arizona. Prior to that, he spent nine years from 2007 to 2016 as a Mechanical Design Engineer at Sanmina. His earlier roles included a five-year stint at Vander-Bend Manufacturing as a Programming Engineer / Design Engineer, and three years as a Manufacturing Engineer at Rave Precision in Fremont, CA. He started his career at RSP Manufacturing, where he worked as a CNC Punch/Laser Programmer / Tooling Purchaser from 1995 to 1999.
Educational Background
Jason (Curt) Hill attended Ohlone College, where he achieved an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree. Although the studies at Ohlone College and MSJ in 1970 were brief, Hill's career trajectory showcases his commitment to continual professional development and skill acquisition.
Skills and Expertise
Jason (Curt) Hill has a diverse skill set that includes expertise in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) analysis and review, specifically for precision sheet metal, frame, and electro-mechanical assemblies. He has been formally trained in SolidWorks since 1999, reflecting over two decades of experience with the software. Hill also possesses extensive experience as a CNC Programmer for Punch, Laser, and Brake Press machinery. Additionally, he has management experience as a Manufacturing Shop Manager and is skilled in cost and quote analysis for mechanical assemblies, both detailed and budgetary.