Augie Hand

About the Author

Augie Hand is a seasoned electrical engineer and technical writer with over two decades of hands-on experience in industrial automation and machinery repair. Specializing in the intricacies of electric motors, he has consulted for manufacturing firms across North America, optimizing equipment performance and minimizing downtime. Hand's passion for demystifying complex technical subjects shines through in his accessible prose, making advanced concepts approachable for professionals and hobbyists alike. His seminal work, Electric Motor Maintenance and Troubleshooting, 2nd Edition, has become an indispensable resource for technicians seeking practical solutions to common motor failures. When not immersed in diagnostics or writing, Hand enjoys restoring vintage machinery and mentoring young engineers in vocational programs.