Nathan Schmidt
About Nathan Schmidt
Nathan Schmidt is the Lead Design Engineer, Aero Thermal at Nikola Motor Company, with a background in mechanical and structural engineering.
Current Position at Nikola Motor Company
Nathan Schmidt is the Lead Design Engineer, Aero Thermal at Nikola Motor Company since 2019. Based in the Phoenix, Arizona area, his role involves significant responsibilities including designing the thermal system layout for cooling systems on the Tre BEV program. Additionally, Nathan assists with the assembly of thermal components for trucks at Nikola's manufacturing facility. His expertise includes routing and bracket design for thermal systems within the automotive industry.
Previous Experience at Honeywell
Nathan Schmidt worked at Honeywell as a Mechanical Engineer II from 2017 to 2019. During his two-year tenure in Phoenix, Arizona, he honed his skills in mechanical engineering, contributing to various projects that required advanced engineering solutions. His work at Honeywell reinforced his proficiency in thermal systems and mechanical design.
Educational Background at Arizona State University
Nathan Schmidt studied at Arizona State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) in Civil Engineering from 2011 to 2015. He continued his education at the same institution, achieving a Master of Science (M.S.) in Civil (Structural) Engineering from 2014 to 2016. His education provided him with a strong foundation in civil and structural engineering concepts, which he has applied throughout his career.
Additional Work Experience
Nathan Schmidt's professional journey includes various roles: Structural Designer at Simply Structural Inc in 2017, Research Assistant and Graduate Teaching Assistant at Arizona State University from 2015 to 2016, Procurement Intern at Los Alamos National Laboratory in 2015, and Government Affairs Intern at Amtrak in 2013. Each position contributed to developing his diverse skill set in engineering and related disciplines.