Sanjeevi Gopal
About Sanjeevi Gopal
Sanjeevi Gopal is an Engineering Manager, Wire Harness at Nikola Motor Company with extensive experience in product lifecycle management and engineering projects.
Current Position at Nikola Motor Company
Sanjeevi Gopal is currently the Engineering Manager, Wire Harness at Nikola Motor Company. He has been with the company in this role since 2022, based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. In this capacity, he oversees the design and implementation of wire harness systems, contributing to the company's electrical engineering endeavors.
Previous Experience at Nikola Motor Company
Prior to his current role, Sanjeevi Gopal held various positions at Nikola Motor Company. He served as Lead Engineer, Wire Harness for 9 months in 2022. Before that, he was a Senior Engineer, Wire Harness from 2021 to 2022 for 11 months. Additionally, he worked as an Engineering Change Analyst from 2020 to 2021 for 11 months. Each position was based in Phoenix, Arizona, where he developed a deep understanding of wire harness systems and change management processes.
Career at Sophus IT Solutions and HCL Technologies
Sanjeevi Gopal worked at Sophus IT Solutions @ Google X, The Moonshot Factory as a Product Lifecycle Management Analyst from 2018 to 2020 in Mountain View, CA. Before this, he was employed by HCL Technologies as a Technical Lead in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area from 2017 to 2018, and as a Lead Engineer in Chennai Area, India from 2013 to 2017. During his tenure at these companies, he honed his skills in PLM processes, EBOM and MBOM management, and advanced PLM tools.
Early Career at ELKAYEM AUTO ANCILLARIES PRIVATE LIMITED
From 2010 to 2013, Sanjeevi Gopal worked at ELKAYEM AUTO ANCILLARIES PRIVATE LIMITED as a New Product Development Engineer in the Hosur Area, India. He was involved in hardware and sheet metal product development, establishing a foundation in engineering and product development that would characterize his career.
Educational Background
Sanjeevi Gopal holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Supply Chain and Operations Management from Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education, completed from 2015 to 2017. He also has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kings College of Engineering, which he completed from 2006 to 2010. His education has equipped him with a strong foundation in both engineering and management.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Sanjeevi Gopal has extensive expertise in designing and implementing Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) processes for products throughout their end-of-life cycle. He is adept in EBOM and MBOM management. His skill set includes proficiency in advanced PLM tools such as 3DExperience, Agile, and Windchill. Additionally, he is experienced in hardware and sheet metal product development and is proficient in DFMEA and DVP&R, essential for risk assessment and validation processes in engineering projects.