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.
Education
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
- Valparaiso University, 2012
Courses
- MECH 1100 - Manufacturing Methods
- MECH 1150 - Prototyping Techniques
- MECH 3255 - Machinery Lab
- MECH 4150 - Modern Machining
EXPERIENCE
- 5 years at Utah Tech University
RESEARCH & INTERESTS
- Machining processes
- Manufacturing processes
PUBLICATIONS & PROJECTS
- “The Case for a New Modern Machining Course”
AWARDS & HONORS
- Professor of the Year, Engineering Department, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24
