John Erickson
About John Erickson
John Erickson is a Graduate R&D Intern at Sandia National Laboratories with a background in mechanical engineering from the University of Utah.
Company
John Erickson is currently working at Sandia National Laboratories as a Graduate R&D Intern. His tenure at Sandia commenced in 2019, where he contributes to various research and development projects in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States.
Title
John Erickson holds the title of Graduate R&D Intern at Sandia National Laboratories. His role encompasses the development and testing of advanced mechanical engineering concepts and structures.
Education and Expertise
John Erickson achieved a Master of Science - MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Utah, completing the program from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Science - BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Utah, completing his undergraduate studies from 2014 to 2020. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles and practices.
Professional Experience
Before joining Sandia National Laboratories, John held multiple positions at various labs and companies. He was a Graduate Research Assistant at Multiscale Mechanics & Materials Lab - University of Utah from 2018 to 2019 and a Mechanical Engineer Intern at Northrop Grumman from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at both the Utah Composites Lab - University of Utah, from 2016 to 2017, and the DARC Robotics Lab - University of Utah, from 2015 to 2016.
Projects and Contributions
At Sandia National Laboratories, John developed a SolidWorks API add-in for modeling custom lattice structures and simulated dynamic compression using Sandia's proprietary software, Sierra. He designed an experimental apparatus for impact testing and performed analytical strength calculations to ensure design safety. He also evaluated the structural performance of additively manufactured components through compression testing to identify high-performing structures.