Grace Schaeffler
About Grace Schaeffler
Grace Schaeffler is a Product Engineer at Plexus Corp. with a background in Materials Engineering and Biomedical Engineering, holding a Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Tech.
Work at Plexus
Grace Schaeffler currently serves as a Product Engineer at Plexus Corp., a position she has held since 2021. Located in Neenah, Wisconsin, she contributes to the company's engineering projects, focusing on product development and manufacturing processes. Her role involves applying her knowledge in materials and biomedical engineering to enhance product performance and reliability.
Education and Expertise
Grace Schaeffler earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Engineering and Biomedical Engineering from Virginia Tech, completing her studies from 2017 to 2022. She also holds a minor in Biomedical Engineering, which complements her primary fields of study. Her academic background provides a solid foundation in both materials science and biomedical applications.
Background in Biomedical Engineering
Grace Schaeffler has a strong interest in manufacturing engineering, particularly in biomedical manufacturing. She gained practical experience in this area through her role as a Biomedical Engineering Research Assistant at Virginia Tech in 2019, where she worked for four months. Additionally, she participated in biomedical research at the University of Florida in 2016.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at Plexus, Grace Schaeffler worked as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern at Kollmorgen from 2020 to 2021. This position allowed her to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing processes. Furthermore, she served as an Assistant Coordinator at NASA Langley Research Visitor Center from 2014 to 2020, where she was involved in various operational tasks over a six-year period.
Focus on Mechanical Systems
Grace Schaeffler's work is centered on mechanical systems within the field of Materials Science and Engineering. Her focus on this area informs her approach to product engineering, enabling her to integrate principles of materials science into the design and development of engineering solutions.