John Paul Norman

John Paul Norman has a diverse range of work experience in the field of mechatronics engineering. John Paul started their career at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, where they worked as a Mechanical Engineering Research Assistant, conducting combustion testing and analyzing data. John Paul also served as a Teaching Assistant for freshmen courses, teaching students to use COMSOL and mentoring them in developing technology products.

Next, John Paul Norman worked at Santa Clara University as a Robotics Systems Laboratory Research Assistant, focusing on the development of a low-cost, motorized prosthetic hand for BMVSS non-profit. John Paul also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, providing instruction and feedback for mechanical engineering courses.

Currently, John Paul Norman is employed at Lab2Fab®, where they have held multiple roles. As a Mechatronics Engineer, they worked on the design and integration of robotic systems and equipment interfaces for kitchen robotics and automation. John Paul also led the design, layout, and construction of semi-autonomous ghost kitchens and automated pizza systems. John Paul was then promoted to the position of Senior Mechatronics Engineer.

Overall, John Paul Norman has a strong background in mechatronics engineering, with experience in research, teaching, and industry.

John Paul Norman completed their Master of Science degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from Santa Clara University, from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, graduating in 2017. In addition to their academic qualifications, they have obtained certifications in A3 Robot Safety and Risk Assessment Training and A3 Robot Safety for Collaborative Applications Training from A3 Robotics in October and November 2022, respectively. John Paul also holds a Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) certification from Dassault Systèmes, which they obtained in April 2020.