Nicolas Benais Thomson
About Nicolas Benais Thomson
Nicolas Benais Thomson is a Mechanical Design Engineer with a background in mechanical engineering from the University of Waterloo. He has experience in leading mechanical and electrical designs and has founded a battery technology startup focused on industrial electric vehicle applications.
Work at Carbon
Nicolas Benais Thomson has been employed at Carbon as a Mechanical Design Engineer since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for driving mechanical design projects from initial concept through to manufacturing. His work involves integrating both mechanical and electrical designs, ensuring that products meet the required specifications and performance standards. Carbon, located in Redwood City, California, focuses on advanced manufacturing technologies.
Education and Expertise
Nicolas Benais Thomson earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, completing his studies from 2013 to 2019. Additionally, he studied Mandarin Language at Beijing Language and Culture University, where he achieved an Advanced Language Certificate from 2014 to 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles and language skills.
Background
Before joining Carbon, Nicolas Benais Thomson worked at Tesla as a Mechanical Design Engineer in the Energy Products division from 2021 to 2022. His previous experience also includes co-founding Stacktronic, where he served as Director from 2018 to 2020, and working as a Product Design Engineer at Apple for a brief period in 2018. This diverse background in leading engineering roles has equipped him with a broad range of skills in mechanical design.
Achievements in Battery Technology Startup
Nicolas Benais Thomson founded a battery technology startup focused on developing innovative battery modules specifically for industrial electric vehicle applications. This initiative reflects his commitment to advancing technology in the energy sector and highlights his entrepreneurial spirit.