PAUL H. JOHNSON
37 Potash Hill Road
Tunbridge, VT 05077
Home: (802) 889-9890
Email: pjpeachman@gmail.com
SUMMARY:
 Rapid Developer of products integrating electromechanical technology and aesthetics.
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Expert, leveraging performance data and manufacturing process capabilities.
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Inventor, thinking „out of the box‟ with 3 patents.
Teacher and Innovator in computer-aided design and mechanical design communication.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
3/07 – 7/10, Hypertherm, Hanover, NH
Plasma Process Engineer and Engineering Team Leader
 Applied mature technology to double life of flagship electrodes, launched HPR SilverPlus.
 Used novel graphic schemes to reveal weakness in protocol for producing results from data.
 Performed rigorous statistical analysis to test hypotheses relating to design performance.
 Established new standard for communicating scientific uncertainty with confidence intervals.
 Lead most productive team of plasma technicians.
5/06 – 3/07, Applied Research Associates, South Royalton, VT
Senior Design Engineer in the Robotics & Automation Group.
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Wiped out vibration problem in control electronics by taking a new approach.
Presented science and analysis in formal report.
Report chosen as Division‟s entry for Technical Publication Award.
 Designed portable battery pack for Modular Robotic Control System.
100% mechanical design from concept through detailed documentation.
First build worked beautifully. Product universally liked by users.
 Designed lift and tie-down provisions for U.S. Marine Corps robotic vehicles.
Verified and first used SolidWorks moments of inertia for non-standard beam cross-sections.
 Designed fuel tank armor for robotic vehicle to remove minefield vegetation.
 Invented radically resilient structural frame for a landmine detection system.
Successfully prototyped dislocating shoulder joint.
1/97 - 8/01 full-time, 8/01 - 5/06 part-time, Vermont Technical College, Randolph Center, VT
Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology.
 Design Communication, Materials Science, Manufacturing Processes and CNC Machining.
 Senior projects in the Bachelors in Electromechanical Engineering Technology program.
 Developed project oriented and web-based Design Communication course.
 Chaired Executive Council of Faculty Assembly, and served Faculty Evaluation Committee.
 '98 Winner of Wonka Award for excellence in advising. The only annual award to faculty.
Spring '02 and Spring '03, Norwich University, Northfield, VT
Adjunct Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
 Metallurgy and Manufacturing. Labs included machining and process control.
Contract 3D modeling, design and training.
 Ko-Pack America, Williston, VT
Design revision and documentation overhaul of 200 and 400 series Flex-o-stations.
 Applied Research Associates, S. Royalton, VT
Weapons Effects Group. Modeled shape and volume of craters around a tunnel entrance.
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Waterford Irish Stoves, W. Lebanon NH
Created assembly and part drawings of a stove prototype for a critical safety review.
 Black & Decker, Shelton, CT
Trained a team of designers in data management, computer modeling and communication.
7/89 - 7/96, Black & Decker‟s Household Products Division, Shelton, CT
CAD/CAM Engineer, Sr. CAD/CAE Engineer and CAID Integration Engineer.
Three unique titles track an evolution from technical task master to product development expediter.
Contributed innovative concepts and rapid development for more than 15 new products including:
 The SB400 ScumBuster, cordless tub and tile cleaner;
Envisioned and used „full contact‟ design process: our fastest and most innovative program.
Patents 5,697,115 on „auto eject‟ and 5,718,014 on overmolding for submersibility.
Presented to 100+ executives at Industry Week conference on Product Development.
 The AC8000 Collector, most powerful corded hand-held vacuum cleaner;
Coordinated critical path tasks.
Introduced modular functional prototyping for rapid evaluation of mechanical concepts.
Patent 5,388,302 on „drum-head‟ assembly architecture.
 The T-245 Metropolitan, 1950‟s style retro-cosmetic toaster;
Developed radius blend surfacing technique for modeling a 'hand worked' aesthetic.
Sponsored by IBM to present technique at National Design Engineering show in Chicago.
Article, “Engineering the Aesthetic”, Manufacturing Systems 3/93 pp.20.
Winner of the Silver Idea92 Award for industrial design excellence.
1/88 - 12/88, Lehigh University CIM Lab (Computer Integrated Manufacturing)
Design Engineer, using 3D solids.
 Designed electromechanical continuous feed film splicer for, INPACO Inc., Nazareth, PA
EDUCATION:
BS Mechanical Engineering '89
BA Philosophy '89
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA. Five year dual-degree program.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
 Statistical Analysis with Minitab, hypothesis testing, process control etc.
 Expert with SolidWorks for mechanical design modeling and documentation.
 Proficient creator of documents, spreadsheets, presentations, web pages, and databases.
 Proficient with manual and CNC milling and turning.
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
3/07-7/10, COVER Home Repair, WRJ, VT. Replaced roofs, built ramps, weatherized etc.,
Coordinated weatherization volunteers.
8/04 - 5/06, Wellspring School, Chelsea, VT
Buildings and Grounds Crew Summer Work Coordinator.
1/02 - 6/05, Northfield Village Board of Trustees, Northfield, VT
Fall '01 - „04, Northfield Youth Soccer, Northfield, VT
Head Coach for ages 4-6.
2/91 - 6/97, Stratford Emergency Medical Service, Stratford, CT
Emergency Medical Technician.
 Over 2,000 hours of volunteer service in system receiving over 4,800 emergency calls annually.
 EMT-Paramedic Certification and medical control.