Eric Nickel

Eric Nickel is an experienced engineering professional specializing in mechanical systems and simulation. Currently serving as an Engineering Simulation Specialist at MacDon Industries since August 2013, Eric focuses on FEA and optimization using ANSYS Workbench, alongside mechanical system modeling in Simulink and Simscape. Prior roles include R&D Engineer at ThyssenKrupp Escalator Co. (China) Ltd., where Eric conducted stress analysis, gearbox design, and mechanical part design, and Mechanical Engineer at Composites Innovation Centre, specializing in composites testing and developing analytical methods. Earlier in their career, Eric worked as a Design Engineer at Springland Manufacturing, designing grain unloading systems, and served as a Continuing Education Instructor at Assiniboine Community College, teaching AutoCAD courses. Eric holds a Mechanical Engineering degree with an Aerospace option from the University of Manitoba, completed in 2010.