John Pierce
About John Pierce
John Pierce is a Vehicle Engineering Associate with a background in mechanical engineering. He has held various roles in engineering and design, including internships at Rotair Aerospace Corporation and LiquidPiston, as well as leadership positions at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Work at Exponent
John Pierce currently serves as a Vehicle Engineering Associate at Exponent, a role he has held since 2022. His position is based in Natick, Massachusetts. In this capacity, he applies his engineering expertise to various projects, contributing to the development and analysis of vehicle systems.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before joining Exponent, John Pierce gained valuable experience in the engineering field through various internships and positions. He worked as a Design Engineering Intern at Rotair Aerospace Corporation from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, he held a role as an Engine Development Intern at LiquidPiston for three months in 2021. His experience also includes serving as a Team Lead for the UMass Amherst SAE Supermileage Team from 2019 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
John Pierce holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering with a Minor in Engineering Management from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, which he completed in 2021. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution in 2022. His academic background provides him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices.
Early Career Development
John Pierce began his career in engineering while still in high school, where he worked as a Race Technician Intern at GMT Racing, Inc. from 2016 to 2019. This early experience in a competitive environment helped him develop practical skills in vehicle engineering and racing technology. He also served as Student Staff in the Advanced Digital Design and Fabrication Lab at the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 2021 to 2022.
High School Education
John Pierce completed his high school education at Newtown High School from 2013 to 2017. This foundational education set the stage for his future studies in mechanical engineering and his subsequent career in the engineering field.