Category Archives: Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre

NOW HIRING: Electronics Research Assistant with our WAMIC Team

Electronics Engineering Research Assistant, Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMIC) The Electronics Engineering Technology Research Assistant will have a comprehensive skill set to work with Research Leads, Research Project Manager, and Industry Partners in the development of electronic systems. The Research Assistant will report to the Research Project Manager. Some duties will include assisting in the design, building and testing of electronics systems, troubleshooting and … Continue reading NOW HIRING: Electronics Research Assistant with our WAMIC Team »

NOW HIRING: Software Developer Research Associate with our WAMIC team

Software Developer Research Associate, Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre team The successful candidate will work with the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre team. Work includes programming, testing and troubleshooting of interface software for product development of advanced manufacturing research projects. The position could involve development of web/cloud/IoT services, and helping to develop cloud technology. You will work with senior team members in Advanced Manufacturing developing … Continue reading NOW HIRING: Software Developer Research Associate with our WAMIC team »

Program manager’s expertise embodied by versatility

Amal Driouich

It doesn’t say it on any of her degrees or professional credentials, but Amal Driouich is a versatile engineer. In title, she’s technically an industrial engineer who recently earned her Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation. But to be an industrial engineer, Driouich had to take courses in civil, electrical, chemical, software and mechanical engineering. She also had to study accounting, finance and project management – all … Continue reading Program manager’s expertise embodied by versatility »

HandyScan lives up to its name testing both new and older parts

It looks like something a gamer would keep in their repertoire to edge out the competition in a hard-fought, virtual battle. But while the Creaform HandyScan won’t help anyone rid the video game world of bad guys, it certainly gives Niagara College’s Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMIC) and its industry partners a leg up over others. The HandyScan is much like its name suggests. … Continue reading HandyScan lives up to its name testing both new and older parts »

Co-op opportunity with WAMIC solidified benefits of team work

Elzo Honorato graduated from the Computer Programming Analysis (Co-op) program at Niagara College in 2021. While in school he was employed with the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMIC), earning experience working on projects with external industry partners. Today, he is a data consultant with Newcomp Analytics.  Tell us about where you work (name and type of company) and your current position/title: I work for … Continue reading Co-op opportunity with WAMIC solidified benefits of team work »

Company tests thermal energy use in electric vehicles

Soaring gas prices and emissions targets are paving the way for electric vehicles to become more mainstream. But while they may be good for the planet, electric vehicles aren’t without their shortcomings, including being unable to drive long distances without having to stop to recharge. “Range is one of the biggest problems electric vehicles have,” notes Henry Agorua, co-founder and chief technology officer for RenMobi, … Continue reading Company tests thermal energy use in electric vehicles »