Category Archives: Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre

Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre, Where Are They Now?

‘Just show up’: R&I alumni Sam Jemison’s advice to prospective NC students

  Sam Jemison is a 2021 graduate from the Mechanical Engineering Technology (Co-op) program. She worked with R&I from January 2019 to April 2020 as a Research Assistant with the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMIC). You may also know her as the former President of the Niagara College Student Administrative Council (NCSAC) from May 2021 to April 2023. Read on to learn about her … Continue reading ‘Just show up’: R&I alumni Sam Jemison’s advice to prospective NC students »

An Expert's Perspective, Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre

From conceptual idea to final prototype: Navigating WAMIC’s innovative process through technology readiness levels

From an Expert's Perspective

This month, we hear from Liliana McIntosh, Mechanical Engineering Technologist with the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre. As a Mechanical Engineering Technologist, I have been fortunate enough to participate in the development and completion of many projects here at the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMIC). In this article, I will guide you through the steps we take moving from a conceptual idea to a … Continue reading From conceptual idea to final prototype: Navigating WAMIC’s innovative process through technology readiness levels »

Research & Innovation, Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre

NOW HIRING: Advanced Manufacturing Scientist position with our WAMIC team

WAMIC team at meeting table

Advanced Manufacturing Scientist Reporting to the Research Program Manager, WAMIC, the successful candidate will work to support the Division in responding to the requests of small- and medium-sized businesses.  The incumbent will act as Lead Researcher on one, or several, applied research projects in collaboration with Research & Innovation, industry and community partners and research team members. The incumbent’s primary responsibility is leading the research … Continue reading NOW HIRING: Advanced Manufacturing Scientist position with our WAMIC team »

Research & Innovation, Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre

POSITION AVAILABLE: Mechanical Engineering Research Assistant with our WAMIC team

Mechanical Engineering Research Assistant  The Mechanical Engineering Research Assistant will have a comprehensive skillset to work with the WAMIC team on a variety of applied research projects. Hours completed during this work term can be used toward your co-operative placement hours. The Research Assistant will report to the Research Program Manager. The successful candidate will work in Advanced Manufacturing areas such as Product Design & … Continue reading POSITION AVAILABLE: Mechanical Engineering Research Assistant with our WAMIC team »

Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre

From co-op to a career in manufacturing – Liliana McIntosh’s journey

Liliana McIntosh, the Mechanical Engineering Research Technician with the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMIC), always knew she wanted to work in mechanics and manufacturing, and it runs in her blood. Both her father and brother are Millwrights, so pursuing a career in manufacturing was a natural fit for her. She grew up in Niagara, living a mere 20 minutes away from Welland in West … Continue reading From co-op to a career in manufacturing – Liliana McIntosh’s journey »

Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre

Aeronautics company benefits from NC talent and tech

Airbus Helicopters Canada is part of the Airbus Group, a global leader in aeronautics, space, and related services. Airbus Helicopters is the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer offering the most comprehensive range of civil and military helicopters in the world. Employing approximately 23,000 people worldwide, the company’s fleet in service includes 12,000 helicopters operated by more than 3,000 customers in approximately 150 countries.  Airbus Helicopters manufactures … Continue reading Aeronautics company benefits from NC talent and tech »