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Luke Wuertemberger has a diverse work experience in the field of engineering. Luke currently works as a Field Services Engineer at Glaukos Corporation, starting in October 2021. Prior to this, Luke worked at Zimmer Biomet, where they held various roles. From June 2021 to October 2021, they worked as a Field Service Manager, leading a team of engineers in the Central Territory. Before that, from January 2021 to June 2021, they served as a Field Service Engineer Senior II, providing maintenance and troubleshooting support for ROSA knee units.

Luke also has experience at Zimmer Biomet as a Field Service Engineer in the West Territory from September 2019 to December 2019. In this role, they performed maintenance checks, installations, and repairs on ROSA units.

Before joining Zimmer Biomet, Luke worked at Materials Resources, LLC from May 2019 to September 2019 as a Program Manager/Research Scientist. Luke managed reporting for SBIR/STTR projects and conducted research on additive materials' behavior. Prior to this, from November 2016 to September 2019, they worked as a Research Scientist at the same company, where they investigated material properties in 3D printed metals.

Luke's earlier work experience includes a position as a Researcher at the Air Force Institute of Technology from September 2011 to September 2016, where they focused on testing and simulation of steel properties. Luke also worked as a Mechanical Engineer Assistant Researcher at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology from September 2009 to May 2011, studying size effects on brass components.

Additionally, Luke gained industry experience as an intern at Indianapolis Power & Light Company in 2010, where they worked on standards and code compliance, and as an intern at Rolls-Royce in 2008 and 2007, specifically in the areas of transmission and structures and fans and compressors, respectively.

Luke Wuertemberger pursued their education in a systematic manner, building a strong foundation of theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Starting in 2007, they attended Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology for four years, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Following this, from 2011 to 2012, they furthered their studies at the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology, acquiring a Master's Degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering. Motivated by their passion for materials science, Luke embarked on a doctoral journey from 2013 to 2016, again at the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology, culminating in the completion of a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Materials Science. This educational trajectory showcases their dedication to expanding their knowledge and expertise in various engineering disciplines.