Karl-Heinz G., project manager:
“I run complex projects at Manz, so my job involves a lot of different responsibilities. In the course of a project, I work on bringing a machine or complete production system to life and then handing it over to the customer as a fully functional high-tech production solution. It’s a lot of fun to work with colleagues from various departments and with our demanding international customers.”My main tasks at Manz are:
- Defining work packages and project plans after taking the project over from sales
- Close coordination with the customer over the entire course of the project
- Leading negotiations, if necessary, when the customer makes changes after the project begins
- Coordination of all departments involved, such as Purchasing, Software, Design, Image Processing and Assembly
- Continuous monitoring of the work packages and milestones for cost and deadlines, and initiating countermeasures if anything goes off track
- Managing the employees working on the project
Martin M., Team Leader Engineering:
"At Manz, we work on appealing and challenging projects as part of an international team. I have the ability to act on my own responsibility in a highly innovative environment, help my employees achieve their full potential, and do my share to bring about the energy revolution!"My main duties at Manz include:
- Developing my team members' individual skills and potential, so that they can complete the duties assigned to them
- Training employees on the latest state of technology in their areas of activity
- Project and human resource management
- Developing drafts and detailed plans of mechanical components and equipment based on specifications and requirements
- Responsibility for defining safety concepts and adhering to statutory regulations and provisions
- Supporting external design partners
- Creating, managing, processing, and archiving documents
- Responsibility for drawing up and adhering to budget planning
Dr. Jens W., R&D developer for measurement technology:
“Manz offers me an exciting, international work environment where I can independently use the latest measurement and image processing technologies in a wide range of industries.”My main tasks at Manz are:
- Supporting and managing development projects in image processing and measurement technology
- Choosing and testing hardware components (cameras, lenses, lighting, etc.)
- Developing and testing project-related software solutions
- Running tests and feasibility studies
- Supporting external development partners
- Coordinating technical issues with the customer
- Preparing and facilitating internal and customer training
- Drawing up the necessary product documentation
- Helping sales to write up offers
Christoph H., Area Sales Manager:
"Before joining Manz I spent several years in China with my family on an international assignment program. While I was there I learned about a culture that was totally foreign to me up to that point. I also got to experience a wide variety of jobs in the fields of technology transfer, business development and sales. After returning to Germany in 2017 I was looking for a new challenge where I could best use and contribute the gained knowledge, cultural expertise and language skills. It was very important to me to find a family-friendly, modern employer with a sophisticated product portfolio. As the Area Sales Manager for Asia & Automotive I get the chance to prove myself in a really interesting and challenging business segment, take on responsibility and develop myself personally. Despite frequent business trips, the flexible working arrangements allow me to maintain a good work-life balance so I can continue to work with good focus and motivation."My main tasks at Manz are:
- Supporting the fixed customer base and acquiring new customers
- Supporting management of the technical and sales departments in developing the marketing strategy and helping with its implementation
- Observing the market and performing market, competitive and cost analyses in close cooperation with the product units; presenting the results to the unit heads
- Regularly attending national and international trade shows and professional conferences
Marcel W., commissioning engineer with advanced training as a state-certified technician specializing in automation technology:
"Manz offers me a very interesting workplace in a constantly developing company. The complexity of the high-tech equipment we use poses lots of different challenges for me as a commissioning engineer, which is why this job is so exciting and varied. That's what gave me the incentive to start studying to be a state-certified technician specializing in automation technology. I'm studying on a three-year block model, meaning I take courses while working at Manz. I've been able to expand my knowledge and apply it directly at work. As a commissioning engineer I often work with colleagues from other departments, such as mechanics, electrical, and design. We have a friendly working environment here, so it's really a lot of fun."My main duties at Manz include:
- Start-up of automated and interlinked production systems
- Start-up of laser processing machines
- Start-up of prototypes with focus on laser
Siegbert S., Team Leader, Machines/Consumables Shipping:
"In this international company, I can act on my own responsibility to play an active role in achieving Manz's vision of a solar world that is a nice place to live in – and as a result, work with my colleagues on bringing about the energy revolution."My main duties at Manz include:
- Coordinating with and supporting external packaging service providers
- Maintaining safety in the workplace
- Planning the use of resources
- Preparing, planning, and carrying out the packaging of equipment and consumables
- Planning measuring appointments
- Inspecting packaging lists and packaging materials (pictorial documentation of equipment packaging)
- On-schedule provision of packaged equipment for further processing
- Securing shipments and loading export containers
Rebekka R., HR Representative:
"At Manz AG, I have a significant amount of freedom and can play a role in shaping my working environment myself. People are open to new ideas here."My main duties at Manz include:
- Preparing, conducting, and reviewing monthly wage and salary calculations
- Maintaining and monitoring labor time management
- Inspecting travel expense reports
- Advising and supporting existing employees
- Carrying out statistical HR analyses
- Maintaining the HR database
- Managing, processing, and archiving documents
- Conducting administrative HR tasks related to employees joining and leaving the company
