Wayne Schaefer, professor in NC’s School of Technology and coordinator of the Industrial Automation Program earned the accolade of published writer after having his story and expertise shared by Engineering.com. Schaefer’s piece focusses on using 3D machine simulation to enhance skills, efficiency and quality for young engineers and skilled technical support workers who often lack dedicated, specific machine control training.
Schaefer developed his expertise over 35 years as a professional engineer at General Motors, after which he began teaching at the college in 2017. In 2019, he began teaching full-time and primarily in the Industrial Automation Graduate Certificate program. While at NC, he has also developed and taught courses in Industrial Robotics, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI), along with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Process Control Systems, Health and Safety, Project Management and Flexible Manufacturing Systems.
In 2021, Schaefer was selected to speak at the inaugural OSPE (Ontario Society of Professional Engineers) Engineering Conference where he first gained recognition from Engineering.com. After his talk titled, Using Realistic 3D Simulation to Enhance Teaching Machine Control Programing, Schaefer was invited to contribute a digital article sharing his expertise on the subject.
“I originally expected the publication just wanted a few editorial pieces or unpaid submissions, however, they immediately assigned me as a freelance writer, which totally floored me,” said Schaefer. “They took a chance that I could research and write on a variety of topics and use my experience to provide credibility – such a compliment was unexpected, to say the least.”
The School of Technology is pleased to see Schaefer’s well-deserved recognition in the industry and applauds his exceptional accomplishment.
“We congratulate Professor Schaefer on becoming a published writer and are thrilled his ideas and insights are being celebrated in the field of technology.” said John Da Silva, Associate Dean in the School of Technology. “His contributions to the industry are a testament to our faculty’s expertise and the value they provide to students in the classroom.”
When asked about his recent accolade, Schaefer was pleased to mention, “I am proud to be a member of the NC team and could not have made it this far without the experience and knowledge gained while teaching here.”
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