Kushal Vashi
About Kushal Vashi
Kushal Vashi is a Sr Controls System Engineer at Nikola Corporation with a background in mechanical and systems engineering, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Title
Kushal Vashi serves as a Senior Controls System Engineer at Nikola Corporation. His role started in 2023, indicating his current employment within the organization.
Company
Currently, Kushal Vashi is working at Nikola Corporation. He started as a Controls System Engineer for FCEV and BEV from 2021 to 2023 before assuming his current role as a Senior Controls System Engineer in 2023.
Previous Experience at Ford Motor Company
From 2019 to 2021, Kushal Vashi worked at Ford Motor Company as a Mechanical Systems Engineer. During this time, he was stationed in Dearborn, MI, where he implemented a fast response thermistor on a fixed displacement compressor to enhance passenger comfort. His leadership in the Ford Innovation Sprint earned him a Department Recognition and Achievement Award.
Wayne State University Roles
Between 2017 and 2019, Kushal Vashi was engaged in multiple roles at Wayne State University. He served as both a Graduate Ambassador in the Greater Detroit Area and a Graduate Research Student in Detroit, Michigan. In these capacities, he contributed significantly to the university's research and student outreach programs.
Education and Expertise
Kushal Vashi completed his MBA from Harvard Business School, specializing in Business Analytics, Economics for Managers, and Financial Accounting. He holds a Master's degree in Systems Engineering from MIT and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Wayne State University. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor's of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Gujarat Technological University and completed his schooling in Science from Nelson Higher Secondary School.
Professional Achievements
Kushal Vashi has several notable achievements in his career. He increased BEV range by 12 miles and achieved an estimated climate energy savings of $114,000 per year through battery preconditioning and thermal management processes. He also achieved cost savings of $84,000 per year by using materials such as aluminum, plastics, composites, and glass fiber to reduce vehicle weight. His understanding of governmental and safety regulations, including FMVSS - 214, IIHS, and NCAP, enhances his engineering expertise.
Technical Proficiencies
Kushal Vashi is proficient in various engineering disciplines and methodologies, including SysML, DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R, Six Sigma, and Tolerance Analysis. This knowledge supports his work in the automotive and engineering sectors.