Erik R Johnson

401 Dryden Rd, Apt 1, Ithaca, New York 14850

C: 775.303.5556 | E: erj35@cornell.edu | erikjohnsondesigns.weebly.com | linkedin.com/in/erik-johnson

EDUCATION
Cornell University, College of Engineering
Masters of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, GPA: 3.4 May 2018
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, GPA: 3.4 May 2017

Awards: Intercollegiate Rowing Association All-Academic (2017)  First Time All-Ivy (2015, 2017)  Deans List (2017)
Relevant Coursework: Analysis of Mechanical & Aerospace Structures  Mechanical Synthesis and Design
 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)  Rapid Prototyping & Physical Computing

SPECIALIZED SKILLS
Technical 3-D Printing, Laser Cutting, DFM, ANSYS FEM, DFMEA, Mill, Lathe, Strain gauges, Hand tools
Computer Fluent Autodesk Inventor & Fusion, Proficient SolidWorks, Proficient MATLAB, Python, MS Excel

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Product Design Consultant, Íko Systems (in-home hydroponic systems), Ithaca, NY January ‘18 – Present
 Responsible for sourcing certified components and building assembly diagrams for the first generation model
 Ensure CADs are in designed for manufacturability and ensure team adhere to the product timeline

System Design Consultant, Civil Maps (self-driving mapping and localization), Bay Area, CA July ‘17 – January ‘18
 Lead design engineer of the second generation durable, weatherproof, data collection roof mounting system kit
 Worked closely with R&D and the marketing team to implement team and client needs into newly designed test kit
 Effectively worked with sheet metal and composite manufacturers to deliver a product within our budget and deadlines

Mechanical Engineer Intern, Gentherm (thermal management technologies), Northville, MI Summer ‘16
 Served on a team of five engineers in Gentherm’s non-automotive group to prototype and test thermoelectric products
 Designed test procedures using thermocouples, shunt resistors, and Agilent DAQs to validate heating and cooling kits
 Managed and updated various DFMEAs and boundary diagrams for projects at different stages of their development
 Led weekly roundtable discussions about design alterations for prototypes based off of my recent prototype testing

RELEVANT ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

The “Walking House” Project, Engineering & Architecture Collaboration, Cornell University Fall ‘17 – Present
 Acting mechanical engineer on team with 7 architects to design, prototype, and model a 50’x25’x15’ walking house
 Modelled and simulated walking motion using Matlab to estimate torsion and stress on pins and joints

Design of Automated Seeding System for Small Hydroponics Farms, Independent Study, Cornell University Spring ‘17
 Collaborated with a team of 4 to design and build a compact automated seeder and harvester for small hydroponic farms
 Responsible for designing 3D models, simulations, and drawings of system prior to manufacturing components
 Coded Arduino microcontroller and built circuit to reliably control multiple stepper motors and vacuum valves

Sumo Bot, Mechatronics, Cornell University Fall ‘15

 Worked on a team of 3 engineers to code, design, and build a battle robot from scratch within cost and size constraints
 Effectively implemented an efficient searching algorithm using two sonars and IF sensors to detect enemy robot
 Built efficient four wheel drive capable H-bridges to maximize traction and thrust against other sumo-bots

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Co-Founder and Treasurer, Spark Product and Industrial Design Club, Cornell University Fall ‘15 – Spring ‘17
 Co-Founded Cornell’s first product design club and recruited members from diverse academic backgrounds
 Hosted and organized inaugural 8-hour “designathon” at Cornell, recruited 120 participants from across Cornell

Varsity Rower and 2015, 2017 National Champion, Varsity Men’s Lightweight Crew, Cornell Fall ‘13 – Spring ‘17
 Two-time undefeated National Champion in the Lightweight Men’s Varsity 8+ (2015, 2017)

INTERESTS
Mountain biking; Rebuilding and riding vintage steel road bikes; Rock climbing; Skiing; Amateur videographer