Jose C. Cota
About Jose C. Cota
Jose C. Cota is the Lead Engineer for Wiring Harnesses and 3D Packaging at Nikola Motor Company, with extensive experience in electrical and mechanical design across multiple industries.
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Jose C. Cota holds the position of Lead Engineer, Wiring Harnesses - 3D Packaging at Nikola Motor Company.
Current Role at Nikola Motor Company
Jose C. Cota currently works at Nikola Motor Company as the Lead Engineer, Wiring Harnesses - 3D Packaging, a role he has been in since 2021. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, he coordinates and approves Change Actions and Change Requests affecting chassis low voltage and high voltage harnesses. He also leads tasks with packaging designers and Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) for chassis harnesses and electrical components.
Previous Roles in Automotive and Aerospace Engineering
Before his current role, Jose worked as a Sr. Wiring Harnesses 3D Packaging Engineer at Nikola Motor Company from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he served as an Electrical-Mechanical Packaging Design Engineer at Karma Automotive from 2015 to 2019 in Orange County, California. He also gained experience as a Mechanical Design Focal at UTC Aerospace Systems from 2014 to 2015, and as a Mechanical Design Engineer at the same company from 2012 to 2014. Other notable positions include Sustaining Engineer at ASM, Installation & Externals Design Engineer and Repair & Overhaul Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace, and Product Design Engineer at The Mexmil Company.
Education and Technical Expertise
Jose C. Cota earned a Master's degree in Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician from Tecnológico de Monterrey between 2019 and 2021. He also holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from Instituto Tecnológico de Mexicali, obtained between 2001 and 2005. His technical proficiencies include hydraulic and pneumatic system design, and he is well-versed in advanced software tools such as CATIA V5/V6, Pro/Engineer, AutoCAD, PDM, Enovia, Teamcenter, and Intralink.
Professional Activities and Responsibilities
In his role at Nikola Motor Company, Jose C. Cota attends supplier meetings to provide updates and address issues related to design, 2D prints, and manufacturing changes. His work involves coordinating closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the electrical components and harnesses he oversees.