James Skinner

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Mechanical Engineer at MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

Overview

James is a Mechanical Engineer at MIT Lincoln Laboratory specializing in designing advanced systems for airborne and ground-based payloads. He previously managed an engineering team at Sheaumann Laser, where he was promoted for his work on critical DoD projects. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of New Hampshire.

While at DEKA Research & Development, he discovered a five-year-old underlying issue within a devices source code by analyzing a test failure.

Personality Overview

Believer

Informal

Relationship Oriented

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections. They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be.

Topics They Care About

Advanced Mechanical Systems
Designs and implements complex mechanical systems for cutting-edge airborne and ground-based payloads in his current role at MIT Lincoln Laboratory.
Laser Packaging
Developed laser packaging processes from concept to production and managed the mechanical engineering team in this area at Sheaumann Laser.
Critical DoD Projects
His work on key Department of Defense projects was instrumental in his promotion to a management position, showcasing his ability to deliver on critical initiatives.

Media Appearances

James has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2022
Mechanical Engineer at MIT Lincoln Laboratory
9-2021 - 3-2022
Mechanical Engineering Manager at Sheaumann Laser
6-2020 - 10-2021
Sr. Mechanical Engineer at Sheaumann Laser
7-2018 - 6-2020
Laser Packaging/Mechanical Engineer at Sheaumann Laser
2-2018 - 7-2018
QA Test Technician at DEKA Research & Development

Education

2013 - 2017
Bachelor’s Degree from University of New Hampshire
2009 - 2013
High School from Blue Hills Regional Technical School

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DO's

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  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
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  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
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  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller

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When Writing An Email

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  • Will you ever get a clear answer from James

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

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  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
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