Jesse Baird
About Jesse Baird
Jesse Baird is a Senior Vehicle Controls Engineer at Nikola Motor Company, with a background in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona.
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Jesse Baird is currently serving as a Senior Vehicle Controls Engineer at Nikola Motor Company.
Company
Jesse Baird has been working at Nikola Motor Company since 2020. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, Nikola Motor Company focuses on developing and manufacturing electric vehicles, particularly heavy-duty trucks.
Previous Employment at CNH Industrial
Before joining Nikola Motor Company, Jesse Baird worked at CNH Industrial from 2016 to 2020. As a Software/Systems/Controls Engineer, they were based in New Holland, Pennsylvania. There, Jesse contributed to software and systems engineering within the company's diverse industrial machinery and vehicle offerings.
Early Career Experiences
Jesse accumulated significant experience across various roles from 2012 to 2016. Starting as an Automotive Technician at Sears Auto Centers, they moved on to being a Certified Computer Technician at Staples, and later served as an Engineering Intern at Blair Companies. These roles provided a well-rounded foundational experience in engineering and technology.
Education and Expertise
Jesse Baird holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona, where they studied from 2012 to 2016. Prior to that, Jesse graduated from Altoona Area High School with a focus on Science and Mathematics. Their academic background laid the groundwork for their expertise in vehicle controls and electro-mechanical systems.
Work on Electrical Power Train Control Algorithms
At Nikola Motor Company, Jesse has contributed notably to the development and optimization of electrical power train control algorithms. This work is pivotal to the performance and efficiency of Nikola's electric vehicles.
Vehicle Control Systems Testing
In their role at Nikola Motor Company, Jesse has also been actively involved in the testing of vehicle control systems. These testing activities help ensure the reliability and safety of Nikola's electric vehicle offerings.