John O'Brien

John O'Brien is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in materials science and engineering, currently serving as a Business Development Manager at Eutectix since December 2023. Previously, John held roles as a Senior Account Manager at Metal Powder Group and as a Development Materials Engineer at GKN Hoeganaes, where skills in identifying cost-effective powder materials and developing advanced manufacturing processes were honed. Additional positions include a Research Assistant at Penn State University, contributing to metal additive manufacturing research, and a Materials Scientist at GKN Aerospace, focusing on titanium powders. John's background also features internships at the Naval Ship Systems Engineering Station, alongside founding and coaching the State College Area Rowing program. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and a Master’s Degree in Additive Manufacturing and Design from Penn State University, with ongoing studies in Extractive Metallurgy at Montana Technological University.