Mayank Darji
About Mayank Darji
Mayank Darji is the Manager of Powertrain Controls at Nikola Motor Company, specializing in engine performance improvement and vehicle electrification.
Company
Mayank Darji is currently employed at Nikola Motor Company, a well-regarded player in the electric and hydrogen vehicle market. He has been with the company since 2018, progressively taking on more responsibilities. The company focuses on developing zero-emissions vehicles and advanced powertrain technologies, in alignment with Mayank's areas of expertise.
Title
Mayank Darji holds the title of Manager, Powertrain Controls, at Nikola Motor Company as of 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of control systems for the company's powertrain solutions.
Education and Expertise
Mayank Darji earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University, where he studied from 2015 to 2017. Previously, he completed his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Pune, from 2010 to 2014. His specialized skill set includes engine performance improvement, emission control, and after-treatment systems. He is also proficient in electrification and hybridization of vehicles, engine simulation using GT-Power, combustion simulation using ANSYS ChemKin, and HEV modeling using MATLAB/Simulink.
Professional Background
Mayank Darji has an extensive professional background in the automotive engineering field. He started his career with internships at The Automotive Research Association of India and NMR Engineers in Pune, India. He later joined Bosch Engineering GmbH as a Vehicle Systems Engineering Intern in Palo Alto, CA. Since 2018, he has worked at Nikola Motor Company in various capacities, starting as a Systems Controls Engineer, transitioning to Senior Controls Engineer, and currently serving as Manager, Powertrain Controls.
Technical Skills
Mayank Darji is skilled in transducers instrumentation and data acquisition using NI MyDAQ and LABVIEW. He is also adept at post-processing experimental data using MS Excel and MATLAB. These technical skills complement his expertise in engine simulation and hybrid vehicle modeling, making him a well-rounded engineer in the automotive industry.