Nestor L Lanos
About Nestor L Lanos
Nestor L. Lanos is a Staff Design Engineer at Nikola Motor Company, with extensive experience in design engineering roles at various automotive companies.
Position at Nikola Motor Company
Nestor L Lanos is a Staff Design Engineer at Nikola Motor Company. Since joining the company in 2018, he has worked on several crucial projects in the Phoenix, Arizona area. His role includes significant contributions to the styling feasibility for aerothermal and aerodynamics performances of the Nikola Tre Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle. He has also been involved in the product requirements and validation for the Nikola Tre Battery Electric Vehicle and led the cab design for the Nikola Two.
Previous Experience at Local Motors, Inc.
Before joining Nikola Motor Company, Nestor L Lanos served as the Lead Design Engineer at Local Motors, Inc. from 2010 to 2017. During his seven-year tenure in Chandler, Arizona, he was responsible for various design and engineering tasks, showcasing his expertise and contributing to significant projects at the company.
Work at Fisker Automotive
From 2007 to 2010, Nestor L Lanos worked at Fisker Automotive in Irvine, California. He held positions as a Design Engineer and Digital Modeler during his three-year stint, where he played a vital role in the design and development of vehicles, focusing on advanced digital modeling and engineering tasks.
Educational Background
Nestor L Lanos pursued his studies at Universidad Tecnológica Nacional, earning a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. His education spanned from 1989 to 1996, where he gained a strong foundation in aerodynamics, engineering principles, and design techniques that have been critical throughout his career.