Mr. Johnson holds a B.S. degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and is a licensed professional engineer. In addition, he is a certified accident reconstructionist (ACTAR # 1517). In 1997, Tom Johnson founded the engineering consulting practice of Railroad & Metallurgical Engineering, Inc. He has over 35 years of experience as an expert witness, metallurgical engineer and engineering department manager in the following industries: 25 years in railroad, 6 years in automobile and trucking engineering and 5 years in steel making. Mr. Johnson is a member and leader in numerous professional technical associations. In addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate level classes Tom also speaks at professional conferences.
Education
- B.S. degree in Metallurgical Engineering,University of Minnesota
- Graduate level Metallurgical Engineering courses at University of Minnesota
- Graduate level MBA courses at Gannon University
Certification
- Certified Accident Reconstructionist (ACTAR #1517),2004-present
- Licensed Professional Engineer, 1984-present
- OSHA Certification, 2011-present
Previous Employment
- Horton Industries, Inc. – Vice President, Engineering
- GE Transportation Systems – Component Design & Product Engineering Mgr.
- The Bendix Corporation – Senior Metallurgist
- Chrysler Corporation – Materials Development Engineer
- North Star Steel – Project Metallurgist
Professional Associations
- National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE),1997-present
- Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE), 1997-present
- American Foundry Society (AFS), 1997-present
- Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), 1984-present
- American Society for Metals (ASM), 1978-present
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) 2007-present
Teaching
- Adjunct Faculty, Freight Railroads: Best Operating Practices,University of WI (Madison), 2008-2010
- Adjunct Faculty, Material Science Dept. Gannon University,1985-1993
- Instructor, Metallurgy Class – St. Paul Technical Vocational Institute, 1976 – 1978
Expertise
- Railroad Engineering/New Product Development
- Metallurgical Engineering/Failure Analysis
- Accident Reconstruction Investigations
- Product Liability Analysis
- Train Derailment Investigations
- Locomotive Fuel Consumption Analysis
- Train Braking Design and Analysis