Andrew Schiller is an Instructor of the Practice of Engineering at Utah Tech University. He brings nearly a decade of professional experience in manufacturing and product design into the classroom. At Caterpillar, Schiller managed a global portfolio of starting motors and alternators for large engines, working with manufacturers across seven countries to resolve technical issues and evaluate new designs. He later joined prototype development at GE Appliances, where he designed, built and tested ideas for new household products. At Utah Tech, Schiller combines this industry background with engineering education, preparing students for real-world challenges. He is currently collaborating with professionals in the machining industry to help create one of the nation’s first “machining science” engineering courses.