Garrett Nelson
About Garrett Nelson
Garrett Nelson is an R&D Senior Mechanical Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in research and development roles.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Garrett Nelson holds the position of R&D Senior Mechanical Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories. He has been in this role since 2017, working on various research and development projects in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Previous Experience at Sandia National Laboratories
Before his current senior position, Garrett Nelson served as a Postdoctoral Appointee at Sandia National Laboratories from 2015 to 2017. Earlier, he worked as a Graduate Technical Intern from 2014 to 2015. These roles provided him with extensive experience in research and development within the same organization.
Academic Background
Garrett Nelson completed his doctoral studies at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, achieving a Ph.D. and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from 2010 to 2015. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from the University of Saint Thomas, completed between 2006 to 2010.
Teaching and Research Positions
Garrett Nelson worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Minnesota from 2013 to 2015. He also served as a Research Assistant at the same university from 2011 to 2015, contributing to various academic and research projects.
Internship Experience
Garrett Nelson has accumulated a variety of industrial experiences through several internships. He worked as an R&D Intern at 3M in 2012, a Product Development Intern at St. Jude Medical from 2008 to 2010, and an R&D Intern at Banner Engineering from 2007 to 2008. These roles helped him gain practical insights and hands-on experience in product development and research.