Austin Winkler

Austin Winkler is an experienced Applications Engineer currently working at Rite-Hite since October 2024. Prior to this role, Austin served as a Customer Application Engineer at Hayes Performance Systems, specializing in braking systems for powersports and agricultural applications, while providing technical support for project development and troubleshooting. Austin's career includes positions such as Application Sales Engineer at Ampco Metal, where analysis and material recommendations were key, and Application Engineer at SPI Lighting, overseeing project execution from concept to completion. Earlier experience includes managing avionic system projects as a Project Specialist at Rockwell Collins and verifying CAD drawings at J.W. Winco, Inc. Austin holds a degree in Industrial Technology Management from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.