Rishi Patel
About Rishi Patel
Rishi Patel is a Lead Engineer specializing in Verification and Validation at Northvolt, where he has worked since 2020. He holds a Master of Engineering degree from Loughborough University and has extensive experience in mechanical engineering across various companies, including Dyson and Transport for London.
Work at Northvolt
Rishi Patel currently serves as the Lead Engineer for Verification and Validation (Cell to System) and Cell Lead at Northvolt. He has held this position since 2020 in Stockholm, Sweden. His role involves overseeing the verification and validation processes for battery systems, ensuring that they meet the required specifications and performance standards. Prior to this position, he worked at Northvolt as a Mechanical & Test Engineer in Battery Systems for 11 months in 2020, where he contributed to the development and testing of battery technologies.
Education and Expertise
Rishi Patel completed his Master of Engineering (MEng) in Mechanical Engineering at Loughborough University, graduating with First Class Honors in 2018. Prior to this, he achieved A Levels in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, all graded A, at St Dominic's Sixth Form College from 2011 to 2013. He also completed his GCSEs at Preston Manor High School, achieving 5 A*'s, 2 A's, and 3 B's from 2007 to 2011.
Background
Rishi Patel has a diverse background in engineering, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He began his career with work experience at Gama Aviation in 2010 and volunteered as a Young Games Maker during the London 2012 Olympics. His professional experience includes positions as a Mechanical Engineer at Transport for London and Dyson, as well as a Mechanical Engineering - Rolling Stock Engineer at Mott MacDonald.
Previous Work Experience
Rishi Patel has held several engineering positions prior to his current role at Northvolt. He worked as a Mechanical Engineer at Transport for London from 2015 to 2016 and again in 2017 for a total of 1 year and 11 months. He also worked at Dyson Automotive R&D Ltd as a Mechanical Engineer focusing on Battery and Powertrain Technology from 2018 to 2020. His experience includes a significant role at Mott MacDonald as a Mechanical Engineering - Rolling Stock Engineer in 2015.