My path to ELOKON

Turning my own interests into a career - that's exactly what I always imagined. For someone who has a wide range of hobbies, the path to the perfect job can take a few exciting turns. So after graduating from high school, I first tried things out: I did my first apprenticeship in music production before starting a degree in archaeology. I found my true calling with my current degree in computer science, which I will soon be successfully completing. Since February 2024, I have been working as a working student at ELOKON alongside my studies and for the first time I have the feeling that I have finally arrived.

Fortunately, I found my way to ELOKON through an acquaintance who raved about the pleasant working atmosphere and the exciting products. Today I know what he means, I'm glad to be here and I'm thrilled at how much I've already learned in such a short time. The positive impression has been fully confirmed!

My area of responsibility

It remains exciting - as a working student, my tasks change frequently and I have an insight into a wide variety of work areas. I have already been able to gain a lot of experience, from documentation and machine safety to software development. I'm currently concentrating mainly on hardware development and quality assurance, which gives me a lot of responsibility and shows that my team trusts me and my expertise.

I am currently working on the design of circuit boards for our machines, which have to be both space and cost-saving. To use them, we also need the right software, which I can also develop together with my colleagues, who are always on hand to give me good advice. As a result, my wealth of knowledge in the field of electronics is growing a little every day and my ability to look at and solve problems from different angles has also improved enormously.

What I like most about working at ELOKON

There is always something happening at ELOKON, nothing stands still, everything can and should be constantly developed further - this gives it a fresh start-up vibe. I'm particularly impressed by the incredible expertise of my colleagues and the fact that they always take the time to share it with me and the whole team. We are perfectly attuned to each other, I notice that every day. Even when there's a lot going on, we all work together in a relaxed atmosphere.

I also particularly like my current area of responsibility, which, although it interfaces with my studies, is completely different and much more practical. Hardware development, for example, wasn't even on my radar before, but I enjoy creating and testing designs more than I ever thought possible. It's great that I can try things out here and have the opportunity to use innovative technical equipment.

That's why my dream would be to stay at ELOKON in the long term and to be able to devote myself completely to my work here after my studies. There is always something happening here, and I want to be part of this movement, always learning new things. That's why I'm planning to gain more insights into various technical areas, especially cybersecurity.

My personal highlights

Our meetings in Hamburg are always an exciting experience. Our engineering team from all over the world regularly comes together there. I really enjoy that, especially as I usually work remotely a lot. The personal exchange in the large group always gives me new food for thought for the work in the team and gives everyone an overview of the entire company, so that I also get to know other business areas - such as sales.

I also recently had the opportunity to test one of the new products from our team directly on a forklift truck. The moment when something you've helped to develop works always makes me feel happy.

My way to ELOKON

In many respects I went down the classic route of business studies, where I was immediately drawn to the area of customer relations. My experience working in other countries such as Canada, Spain, Malta, South Africa further broadened my understanding of solution-based approaches and an appreciation of the exchange of information and knowledge.

In 2013 I was given the chance by a mentor to immerse myself more fully in purchasing and marketing activities. Since then, I have really enjoyed accruing in-depth knowledge of the processes that go on inside factories and warehouses and to be able to devise robotic solutions that are individually tailored to customer requirements.

Then in July 2021 ELOKON came calling and offered me a challenge that I was excited to accept, and I am really enjoying embarking on this new professional journey.

My area

In line with the "Lead & Expand" strategy of the ELOKON Group, my mission is to manage the commercial, strategic, and operational coordination and development of ELOKON’s innovative product range, thereby increasing the company’s activities in France.

The role of Sales Manager requires a number of skills such as 360-degree vision of the market, new technologies, benchmarking, communication and marketing. For meeting these expectations, I am being really well supported on a daily basis as a member of the Sales Department.

What I particularly like about working at ELOKON

What I particularly like about my job at ELOKON is working within a very international operation – and knowing that although we come from different backgrounds and cultures, we share the same corporate values and ambitions for the overall success of the company. It is also satisfying to see the daily results that can be achieved thanks to proactive team collaboration. I don’t speak German – yet – but I am looking forward to getting a better knowledge of the language!

My personal highlight at ELOKON

When you join a new company in a country different from your own you need to be flexible and adaptable, but I was made to feel very welcome right from the beginning. As I had the chance to spend a week at ELOKON’s base near Hamburg I enjoyed the very positive working atmosphere and ethos that I had experienced during my interviews, and I quickly felt part of the team.

My Way to ELOKON

After my military service, where I worked as a heavy vehicle instructor, I realized that I wanted to develop myself further and take on new challenges. Electrical engineering seemed like the perfect next step, so I decided to study this field. During this time, I realized that I really enjoyed tinkering with technical solutions. My work in practical electronics development was particularly exciting. I specialized in test circuits and demanding environmental tests for military projects. Here I was able to learn how to develop and implement precise solutions under high pressure - an experience that greatly enhanced my technical skills.

This phase of my career significantly enhanced my skills and expanded my knowledge base  
But as is often the case in life, the market changed and so did my focus. I found my new challenge in technical support - a job that I wasn't sure would suit me at first. But after a short time, I realized how much I enjoyed not only developing technical solutions, but also sharing them directly with our customers and showing them how to use various products safely and efficiently in training sessions. Through the combination of technology and direct problem solving, I discovered a whole new dimension to my work, which is just as fulfilling as pure development.   

A colleague finally drew my attention to ELOKON because he was enthusiastic about the great team and the innovative products, which made me curious. When I got to know the team and was able to take a first look at the exciting projects, I quickly realized that this was the place where I could continuously develop my knowledge and actively contribute to the success of the customers at the same time.

My area

As a Customer Support Manager at ELOKON, my job is to maintain close relationships with our customers and ensure that they get the support they need. What I find particularly exciting is that I not only develop solutions to existing problems but can also proactively identify potential improvements in our customers' systems. My technical knowledge forms the basis for this, as it helps me to understand customers' concerns at a deeper level and provide them with targeted assistance.

What I particularly like about working at ELOKON

I was enthusiastic about ELOKON right from the start: I am firmly convinced that we offer customers the best solutions on the market with our products. There is a lot of innovative spirit in our daily work - there are always new challenges that spur us on to develop even more efficient products. I am happy to support our overriding goal of increasing safety in the workplace!  
Working at ELOKON is also a real personal enrichment for me. Since leaving the military, I now have the opportunity to travel again for work - something I really enjoy and appreciate. It' is very exciting to explore other countries and meet colleagues from all over the world. I've always been fascinated by cultural exchange and learning new languages - as well as English and Spanish, I'm now learning German!

My personal highlight at ELOKON

My trip to the headquarters near Hamburg was definitely a particularly impressive experience. The city is beautiful, and I was delighted to finally meet the team from the different regions in person. The direct exchange showed me once again how much we all pull together and what great people are behind the products and projects.