Nicolas Schad
About Nicolas Schad
Nicolas Schad is the Director of Validation at Northvolt, with extensive experience in the automotive industry, particularly in hybrid and electric drives. He has held various leadership roles at companies such as Deutsche Accumotive and Getrag Innovation, and he possesses a strong academic background in business administration and mechanical engineering.
Current Role at Northvolt
Nicolas Schad serves as the Director of Validation at Northvolt since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing validation processes, ensuring that products meet the required standards and specifications. His position involves managing teams and coordinating efforts to maintain high-quality outputs in the development of battery technologies.
Previous Experience at Northvolt
Prior to his current role, Nicolas Schad worked at Northvolt as the Director of Customer Project Management from 2019 to 2021. He also held the position of Program Manager for Automotive for a period of six months in 2019. During his tenure, he contributed to various projects focused on the automotive sector, enhancing customer relationships and project execution.
Experience at Deutsche Accumotive GmbH & Co. KG
Nicolas Schad has extensive experience at Deutsche Accumotive GmbH & Co. KG, where he held multiple positions from 2011 to 2018. His roles included Project Leader, Strategic Project Leader for Battery PHEV, and Head of Function Testing and Product Support. These positions involved managing battery projects and ensuring the functionality and reliability of battery systems.
Educational Background
Nicolas Schad studied at Mannheim Business School, where he earned a Master of Business Administration from 2009 to 2010. He also attended Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg, achieving a Diplom Ingenieur (BA) in Mechanical Engineering from 2001 to 2004. Additionally, he studied at The Open University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering during the same period.
Expertise in Automotive Technology
Nicolas Schad specializes in the pre-development of hybrid and electric drives, demonstrating expertise in advanced automotive technologies. He has significant experience in the simulation of drivetrains, particularly focusing on vibrations and acoustics. His knowledge extends to Stage-Gate processes and Open Innovation, highlighting his capabilities in managing innovation and development processes within the automotive industry.