IGNITE Symposium

Jonathon Greene is currently a Mechanical Engineer for the Electron-Ion Collider project at Brookhaven National Laboratory. He is a Long Island native with a Bachelor's degree from Rochester Institute of Technology and a Masters degree from Stony Brook University. Over the course of his career he has worked in the fields of mobile computing and particle accelerators, designing electro-mechanical components and systems for production and manufacture. Jon has worked in many different departments as a mechanical engineer, such as sustaining, design, quality, and most recently research and development. This range of experiences has given Jon a unique perspective on the field. 

Jon is passionate about mentorship and teaching. He has mentored two FIRST robotics teams and multiple engineering interns at Brookhaven Lab. Jon is a gold tier #IAmRemarkable facilitator, a global movement that teaches self-promotion skills to underrepresented groups in the workplace. He is also a technology instructor for libraries across Nassau and Suffolk Counties, teaching engineering principles through hands-on projects in an attempt to make engineering fun and accessible for all. Jon is the organizer of the Garden of Lights, a holiday lights event at the Sachem Public Library that draws over 1,200 patrons each year and brings the community together. Jon held the position of Co-Chair of the Early Career Resource Group at Brookhaven Lab, an employee resource group dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing early career talent. Over the course of three years in this position he took the group from startup to sustainable by hosting regular events and providing development opportunities for early career professionals.  

Jon is a firm believer that finding career meaning is vital to happiness and success. He is excited to share insights from his experiences, and talk about how he has found meaning in his own career with the hopes of inspiring others to do the same.