Even though traditional gender roles are increasingly and tangibly evolving in the right direction, careers in technology-based trades, in particular, are still dominated by men. How did Lena and Vanessa come to opt for training as electricians?

In this interview, they not only provide an insight into their career development, but also speak about women’s roles in technical professions.

Led by Alexander Bentele (Gear Technology) and Christian Roth (Automation Systems), Project Management at Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH keeps an eye on the big picture in the company.

In this interview they provide us with insights into the nature of the work as well as the challenges of project management, and they reveal the must-have skill sets project managers need in order to thrive at Liebherr.

Anna-Lena and Martina have been dedicated engineers and loyal Liebherr employees ever since they first began their apprenticeships. In our interview, they talk about their daily work as project engineers at Liebherr and how they develop their ideas and their projects. They also provide insights into their most exciting projects and their personal development.

Bernd Rösch and his 20-strong team help customers on their journey to finding the perfect process and the right machine.

But what exactly does this journey look like? What is a customer test like and what challenges are there in this area? We asked him more about this.

In our interview, Stefanie provides insights into her career path and experiences as a woman in a male-dominated field, and makes suggestions on how to further improve diversity in the workplace.

Agnes Schauppel and Martin Schwarzmann talk about product management: What are the challenges you have to deal with in this field? What future developments can Agnes and Martin see in their crystal balls in the field of gear technology and automation? We'll give you the answers in the interview.

Florian Schuon has already celebrated several milestones with and at Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH. We sat down with him to talk about the foundation of the Digital Solutions department, the challenges of digital products and the specifics of working in the Liebherr Group.

After completing his physics degree, Gary Chatell gained many years of experience working for Japanese companies. He spent more than 30 years with them in total, before becoming President of Liebherr Gear and Automation Technologies, Inc. in Saline, Michigan in 2017.
In our interview, he gives us a little behind-the-scenes insight into Saline, talks about the challenges of the American market and about his experiences with German corporate culture.