Tharunkumar Amancha
About Tharunkumar Amancha
Tharunkumar Amancha is a Sr. Vehicle Test Engineer at Nikola Motor Company with extensive experience in vehicle testing and data analysis.
Company
Tharunkumar Amancha currently holds the role of Sr. Vehicle Test Engineer at Nikola Motor Company. He has been part of this company since 2021 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Nikola Motor Company specializes in vehicle testing and provides a platform for Tharunkumar to leverage his skills in the field.
Previous Experience
Before joining Nikola Motor Company, Tharunkumar Amancha was employed at Caterpillar Inc. as a Systems Test Engineer - Off Hwy Trucks from 2019 to 2020 in Tucson, Arizona. Prior to that, he served as a Powertrain Test Engineer - Transmission Durability & Controls at Honda R&D Americas, LLC from 2017 to 2019 in Raymond, OH. He also worked for a brief period as a Lean Manufacturing Engineer at Honda of America Mfg., Inc. in Marysville, Ohio, and as a Product Test Engineer at Roush Performance Products, Inc. in Auburn Hills, MI. Furthermore, he gained experience as an HIL Validation Engineer - Intern at Pi Square Technologies in Farmington Hills, Michigan, and started his professional journey as a Design & Facilities Engineer at SAEINDIA in New Delhi Area, India.
Education and Expertise
Tharunkumar Amancha holds a Master’s Degree in Automotive Engineering from Lawrence Technological University and a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Mechanical Engineering from Kakatiya Institute Of Technology & Science. Additionally, he completed a Certification Course in CATIA & ANSYS from Central Institute Of Tool Design. Tharunkumar's technical expertise includes proficiency in data acquisition tools such as INCA, Vector, and SOMAT-eDAQ's, as well as utilizing Power BI for data analysis in engineering projects.
Engineering Skills and Specializations
Tharunkumar Amancha has a strong focus on test development, execution, and validation within the areas of static, dynamic, durability, reliability, and endurance testing. His roles across various companies have helped him garner a diverse set of engineering skills, contributing to a well-rounded profile in vehicle testing and systems engineering.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional life, Tharunkumar Amancha engages in motorsport racing as a hobby. He is also an avid traveler and has a keen interest in photography. These activities allow him to maintain a well-balanced and enriching lifestyle, complementing his career in engineering.