Vivian D'souza

Vivian D'souza

Lead Powertrain Systems Engineer @ Nikola Motor

About Vivian D'souza

Vivian D'souza is the Lead Powertrain Systems Engineer at Nikola Motor Company, with extensive experience in hybrid and electric vehicle development, stakeholder management, and engineering simulations.

Current Position at Nikola Motor Company

Vivian D'souza currently serves as the Lead Powertrain Systems Engineer at Nikola Motor Company. He has been with the company since 2022 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, he oversees the development and optimization of powertrain systems, contributing to the advancement of electric and hybrid vehicle technologies. His responsibilities include designing and implementing cost-effective engineering solutions, ensuring product reliability and performance, and solving complex engineering problems through advanced applied mathematics.

Previous Roles at Nikola Motor Company and Dana Incorporated

Before his current role, Vivian D'souza worked as a Sr. Applications Engineer at Nikola Motor Company from 2021 to 2022, also in Phoenix, Arizona. His prior experience includes a position at Dana Incorporated as a Model Based Systems Analysis Engineer from 2017 to 2021 in Toledo, Ohio. In these roles, he gained expertise in automotive systems engineering, specializing in hybrid and electric vehicle development, and honed his skills in MATLAB and COMSOL for simulations and analyses.

Early Career and Internships

Vivian D'souza's early career includes a stint as an Automotive Product & Industrialization Intern at Volvo Group Trucks Operations in 2016 for six months, located in Roanoke, Virginia. Additionally, he worked at Wayne State University as a Graduate Student from 2015 to 2017 and at Ashok Leyland as a Development Engineer from 2013 to 2015 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. These roles allowed him to develop a strong foundation in engineering, stakeholder management, and commercial engine testing and validation.

Educational Background

Vivian D'souza holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Wayne State University, obtained between 2015 and 2017. He also earned a B.Sc. Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial and Product Design from PSG College of Technology in 2012 and a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Physics from the University of Mumbai in 2008. His academic journey provided him with a solid technical foundation, advanced mathematical skills, and a focus on cost-effective engineering solutions.

Specialized Skills and Expertise

Vivian D'souza specializes in hybrid and electric vehicle development, algorithm design, and advanced computing. His expertise includes using MATLAB and COMSOL for engineering simulations, problem-solving in complex engineering contexts, and developing alternative energy and propulsion solutions. His work emphasizes creating cost-effective and reliable engineering solutions, in line with current industry trends towards sustainability and innovative automotive technologies.

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