Jelena Todorovic
About Jelena Todorovic
Jelena Todorovic is a Senior Engineer in Mechanical Design for Interior Cab at Nikola Motor Company, with experience in various engineering roles and a background in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Windsor.
Title and Current Role at Nikola Motor Company
Jelena Todorovic is currently serving as a Senior Engineer in Mechanical Design for Interior Cab at Nikola Motor Company. She has been in this role since 2021 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Her responsibilities include the design and development of the Nikola Tre instrument panel.
Previous Experience at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Before joining Nikola Motor Company, Jelena Todorovic worked at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. From 2018 to 2020, she held the position of IP Design Release Engineer in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Additionally, she worked as a Road Test Simulation Maintenance Co-op Student from 2016 to 2017 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
Academic Background and Early Career
Jelena Todorovic studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Windsor, where she obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree, graduating in 2018. During her academic career, she gained practical experience through several co-op positions and projects, including roles at Tregaskiss, Valiant TMS, and the University of Windsor’s Capstone Project on Experimental Sounding Rockets. These roles spanned from 2015 to 2018 and were essential in building her foundational knowledge and skills in the field.
Career Development and Technical Roles
Jelena Todorovic has accumulated diverse experience in technical and engineering roles prior to her current position. Apart from her noted positions at FCA and Nikola Motor Company, she fulfilled the role of Research and Development Technician Co-op Student at Tregaskiss for three months in 2017. She also spent a full year as a Spare Parts Co-op Student with Valiant TMS from 2015 to 2016.
Advocacy for Electric Vehicles
Jelena Todorovic is an advocate for the adoption of electric vehicles, promoting the benefits of a zero-emissions future. Her involvement in the design and development of components for electric vehicles at Nikola Motor Company aligns with her commitment to advancing sustainable transportation solutions.