John Johnson
About John Johnson
John Johnson is a Senior Optical Metrology Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, with over 20 years of experience in process engineering and precision optics fabrication. He has held various engineering roles at notable companies, including SpaceX and Zygo Corporation, and possesses advanced coding and data analysis skills.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
John Johnson has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory as a Senior Optical Metrology Engineer since 2023. His role involves advanced optical measurements and metrology techniques, contributing to the laboratory's research and development efforts in various scientific domains.
Previous Experience in Optical Engineering
Prior to his current position, John Johnson held several engineering roles in the optical industry. He worked at SpaceX as a Principal Materials Engineer from 2018 to 2022, and at Research Electro-Optics as Process Engineer IV from 2016 to 2018. His earlier experience includes positions at Xinetics, Inc. as Senior Engineer / Optics Fab Manager and at Itek Optical Systems as Optical Fabrication Specialist.
Education and Expertise
John Johnson studied Applied Mathematics at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. He has also completed courses on Coursera and at Oriel Stat-a-Matrix, enhancing his knowledge in relevant fields. He holds a Lean Six-Sigma Black Belt certification, demonstrating his expertise in process improvement and quality management.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
John Johnson possesses advanced coding and data analysis skills. He is proficient in programming languages and tools such as R, Minitab, JMP, and Python. These skills support his work in optical metrology and process engineering, allowing him to analyze complex data sets effectively.
Career Overview and Achievements
With over 20 years of experience in process engineering and management, John Johnson has focused on precision optics fabrication. He has served as a technical leader for manufacturing projects, overseeing them from initial start-up phases to multi-year production, showcasing his leadership and project management capabilities.