Michael Schaefer
About Michael Schaefer
Michael Schaefer is a Technical Specialist in Heavy Tractor Applications at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in mechanical engineering with experience in various engineering roles across multiple companies.
Work at Navistar
Michael Schaefer has been employed at Navistar Inc. since 2018, serving as a Technical Specialist in Heavy Tractor Applications. His role involves applying technical expertise to enhance the performance and efficiency of heavy tractor systems. Prior to this position, he worked as a Vehicle Performance Engineer at Navistar from 2011 to 2018, where he contributed to the development and optimization of vehicle performance metrics.
Previous Engineering Roles
Before joining Navistar, Michael Schaefer held several engineering positions. He worked as a Contract R&D Engineer at Dynamic Manufacturing, Inc. for two months in 2009. He also served as a Mechanical Engineer at ASC Industries LTD for three months in the same year. His experience includes a role as a CAT Machine Test Engineer at Belcan Engineering from 2010 to 2011, where he focused on testing and evaluating CAT machinery.
Education and Expertise
Michael Schaefer earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology, completing the program from 1999 to 2004. He furthered his education at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from 2005 to 2006. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his engineering expertise in heavy tractor applications.
Early Career Experience
Michael Schaefer began his career with a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op position at Hunter Engineering Company in 2003, where he gained practical experience in the field. This early exposure to engineering principles laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in various engineering capacities.