Nicolas Caruel
About Nicolas Caruel
Nicolas Caruel is a Senior Quality Engineer currently employed at Rocket Lab in New Zealand. He has a background in micro and nano technology, with previous roles at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and Pixium Vision S.A.
Current Role at Rocket Lab
Nicolas Caruel serves as a Senior Quality Engineer at Rocket Lab since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of the company's aerospace products and systems. His expertise contributes to the development and implementation of quality assurance processes that align with industry standards. Working in New Zealand, he plays a key part in maintaining the high-quality standards expected in the aerospace sector.
Previous Experience at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
Prior to joining Rocket Lab, Nicolas worked at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare as a Senior Quality System Engineer from 2018 to 2021. Based in Auckland, Nouvelle-Zélande, he focused on design assurance and quality management systems. His role involved overseeing compliance with regulatory requirements and enhancing product quality through systematic processes.
Education and Expertise in Micro and Nano Technology
Nicolas Caruel has a strong educational background in micro and nano technology. He studied at Grenoble INP - Phelma, where he earned an Ingénieur degree from 2009 to 2012. He furthered his studies at Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, obtaining a Master 2 in Nano et Microsystèmes pour circuits intégrés from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he studied at Politecnico di Torino, achieving a Diplome ingénieur in 2010 to 2011.
Career at Pixium Vision S.A.
Nicolas Caruel held multiple roles at Pixium Vision S.A. from 2013 to 2018. He began as a Material & Microsystem Engineer for two years, followed by a position as Project Engineer for three years. During his tenure in Paris, France, he contributed to various projects focused on advanced technologies in the medical device sector.
Internship Experience at CEA - CLINATEC
In 2012, Nicolas completed a five-month internship at CEA - CLINATEC in Grenoble. This early experience provided him with practical insights into the field of technology and innovation, laying the groundwork for his future roles in quality engineering and project management.