How did you end up working at SCHLEIFRING?
In 2014 I began my dual studies in the development laboratories to become a state-certified mechatronics engineer with a bachelor’s degree in engineering with a focus on mechatronics and precision engineering. That was my starting point in the SCHLEIFRING family. Having completed my studies, in 2019 I was employed full-time in the fields of product qualification and test planning for a wide range of applications. I have been running the department since 2024.

At SCHLEIFRING you are responsible for: The qualification of prototypes for new orders and the test planning for series products. We check prototypes together with the specialist departments with regard to customer requirements and subsequently release them. The next step is the creation of a test plan as well as the transfer of the testing approach from the engineering department to the production departments, both in-house and at suppliers. Without us there would be no series production! [laughs]

What characterizes your profession?
No two products are identical, although they are all rotary transmission systems: The technical background is very complex, but also exceedingly varied. Today we have to deal with mechanical challenges, tomorrow electrical ones, and the day after completely new ones.

How is the department in which you work structured?
We are a young, dynamic team. Five members, myself included, and very diverse: male, female, electrical expertise, mechanical know-how, and detailed knowledge in the field of test automation.

In your opinion, what makes the cooperation successful?
We are a team: we work together towards a common goal and support each other at all times. We are all willing to share our knowledge and contribute to the success of the department and the project. And we get along well privately as well – there’s always time for a chat after work!

What was your personal highlight to date?
One slip ring has accompanied me from the start of my training right through to my present position as head of department. It has been my constant companion since the drafting of the assembly instructions and then throughout ten years of series production, and I am able to say: We never stand still!

How would you rate SCHLEIFRING as an employer?
SCHLEIFRING is going through a period of change. And always has been. We constantly face new challenges and never stop producing new solutions. For me personally, that means: An exciting product and a top team at my side.

And now a personal question to round things off: What time period would you like to travel to if time travel were possible?
100 years into the future: What has changed? What is new? What does it look like here? Have we been able to implement forward-looking projects? If yes, as planned or something totally different?