Jose C. Cota

Jose C. Cota is an experienced engineering professional with a focus on wiring harness design and packaging within the automotive industry. Currently serving as a Senior Engineering Manager at Nikola Corporation, Jose has previously held significant roles including Engineering Manager and Lead Engineer at Nikola Motor Company, where responsibilities included leading design tasks and supplier meetings for electrical components. With a background that includes positions at Karma Automotive and UTC Aerospace Systems, Jose has developed expertise in mechanical design, project management, and technical coordination across various engineering functions. Jose Cota holds a Master's degree in Energy Management and Systems Technology from Tecnológico de Monterrey, along with a Mechanical Engineering degree from Instituto Tecnológico de Mexicali, and is pursuing a certification in Agile Project Management.