Mission: Transform the transportation industry while improving our employees' lives and leaving the world a better place.
NIKOLA MOTOR COMPANY'S MISSION
Nikola Motor Company's vision is to transform the transportation industry while improving our employees' lives and leaving the world a better place. From production to consumption of energy, we work towards complete zero emissions. Based in Phoenix, Nikola Motor designs and manufactures electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and electric vehicle drivetrain components.
ROCKIN' THE STATUS QUO
At Nikola, we’re driven to disrupt and rock the status quo to secure a zero-emissions future. We’re passionate about what we do and work collectively and pragmatically to deliver results. We operate in a fast-paced, fluid environment where things are constantly changing and where we’re continually challenged to grow. Come build something special and grow with us.
OUR COMPANY VALUES
At Nikola, we consider these 4 key values part of our company. We operate in a fast-paced, fluid environment where things are constantly changing and where we're continually challenged to grow. We push ourselves, work quickly and get things done, consider how our work impacts others, and treat the company and its resources as if they're our own.
Drive Forward
Disrupt and innovate. Constantly pursue progression and improvement. Push yourself and others to think broadly, go further and achieve more.
Move Fast
Work quickly and get things done. Value simplicity and cut red tape. Take risks and learn from mistakes.
Work Outward
Safety, quality, integrity, and attitude. Take personal behavior seriously and put the success of the team above your own. Think about how your work affects others.
Act As Owners
Treat the company and its resources as if they're your own. Trust other's capabilities. Understand that as the organization succeeds, you succeed.
A GREENER FUTURE STARTS WITH YOU
You're passionate about a zero-emissions future and want to build something special. You want to own your space and work with talented, like-minded people on important projects. The pace doesn't scare you; it excites you. Quality and integrity matter to you.
We feel exactly the same way.
Drive forward. Introduce yourself and let's start a conversation. We're currently hiring candidates for the specific departments listed below.
OUR PEOPLE
At Nikola, we value the culture we bring to our company and are deeply committed to attracting, hiring and retaining diverse talent. By combining our unique backgrounds and perspectives, it strengthens our ability to achieve Nikola's mission of leaving the world a better place while understanding globally what our customers want.
Nikola not only embraces our core values of drive forward, move fast, work outward and act as owner, it's also to have a continuous focus for improvement and listening to what our employees' have to say. We take everything as an opportunity to learn and embrace both the failures and victories. If you're looking for an opportunity to grow, feel challenged and make an impact on the transportation industry, this is it.
WHY WORK FOR US
Innovation starts with our people. We aim to create a workplace where all kinds of people can be themselves and do their best work while offering a collaborative culture. We benefit from each other's strengths and perspectives and that's what helps leads us to a better tomorrow, today.
WOMEN IN TECH
Nikola is committed to continuing to promote inclusion in our diverse environment. We strongly value bringing women to the forefront in both technology and leadership roles while continuing to encourage this growth to become role models for the next generation of talent.
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I have been working at Nikola full-time (More than a year)
Pros
The best company I have worked for in my last 28 years of employment. Nikola is committed to recruiting and retaining high caliber employees. In my opinion the best thing about working at Nikola is the quality of the people and the family environment they work hard to create. Nikola understands that each employee regardless of title or position is critical to the overall success of the company. The executive team at Nikola have an infectious leadership style that motivates the team to move at the speed of trust. Employees love the mission and are determined to succeed in the face of adversity. Team work and trust are on display everyday and employees routinely problem solve together when faced with challenging issues. The new 200,000 sq ft R & D facility is easily one of the best facilities in the Phoenix area and the new employee gym highlights Nikola's commitment to employee wellness . If you are looking for a company that is "rocking the status quo" and "changing the world", this is the company for you. Nikola believes in hiring the best and brightest, but you need to understand the start up culture and thrive in a fast paced environment.
Cons
Start up companies require you to move fast and wear multiple hats
Advice to Management
Keep recruiting top talent.
Find employees that are team players that can problem solve in dynamic situations
Don't compromise on the high Nikola standards!
Maintain a culture of trust with employees
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Application
I applied online. The process took a week. I interviewed at Nikola (Phoenix, AZ) in February 2020.
Interview
I first had a telephone conference with a recruiter and then a video conference with someone who was supposed to talk about the technical side of the job. Then I had an on-sight interview with the IT team.
Interview Questions
