John Skelton

John Skelton has a diverse work experience in the field of mechanical engineering. John is currently working as a Mechanical Engineer at Minnetronix, Inc. since January 2021. Prior to that, they worked as a Contract Mechanical Engineer at Aerotek from January 2020 to January 2021.

From May 2017 to December 2020, John worked at Protolabs where they held the positions of Mold Designer and CAD Analyst. During their time there, they were responsible for designing molds and analyzing parts using SolidWorks.

John also has experience as a Research Engineer at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center from May 2015 to March 2016. In this role, they performed research under Dr. Andrew Hansen and was involved in designing and constructing prototypes for various projects related to prosthetics, including creating hydraulic circuits and designing drop testing machines.

Furthermore, John worked as a Mechanical Engineering Research Lab Assistant at The University of Alabama from September 2011 to February 2014. John was involved in designing and constructing a leg prosthesis using a spring and locking assembly, performing calculations, modeling parts, and conducting testing.

In addition, John gained experience as a Production Control and Logistics Intern at Faurecia Automotive Seating, Inc in June 2012.

Overall, John Skelton's work experience showcases their expertise in mechanical engineering, specifically in the areas of mold design, prototyping, analysis, and research and development of prosthetic devices.

John Skelton received their Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Alabama from 2010 to 2014. John then went on to obtain a Master's Degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from the University of Minnesota from 2014 to 2016.