Employee interview: From skilled worker to project manager
“Mutual support and respect” - that is the rule in the company, says Abouzar. As a non-native speaker, he was able to build on the company's support, was warmly welcomed and was able to contribute his expertise immediately. This greatly accelerated his professional career. In this interview, he explains how he is developing the e-mobility division.
How did you come to Germany?
I came to Germany in February 2021 with the help of the work visa after working in Iran for 10 years following my training.
What is your background and how did you come to HIK?
I completed a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and a master's degree in management in Iran. After that I worked for a long time, mainly in the oil and gas industry. As I was looking for a positive change in my life; I took the opportunity to live and work in Germany. Here I could realize my dream. Before I came to Germany, I had already learned German in order to be optimally prepared. At home, I looked around for jobs and came across HIK. The company was looking for a production group leader for mechatronic components, and I applied for this position. Then everything happened quickly: after signing the employment contract, I joined HIK. I was welcomed here with open arms and given a warm welcome. The company has helped me a lot in my development so far. So much so that my wife now also works at HIK in the test field. So we work “together”, so to speak, which I really like.
What are your tasks at HIK?
Initially, I was assigned to a production group to familiarize myself with the principles of series production of control cabinets. After the induction period of one year, I was able to take over the management of the production group. At the same time, I built customized control cabinets, where I was able to make a good contribution. To be able to help with development and planning here at HIK, I had to refresh my basic knowledge of the “E-Plan” software, for which I attended two courses. I am currently preparing for new projects in HIK's e-mobility division. I'm gathering information and researching the topic so that we can be successful there in the future.
What do you particularly like about HIK?
I particularly like the friendly working atmosphere and the nice contact with colleagues. At HIK, mutual understanding and respect is the rule, not the exception. I can develop and live out my own creativity very well in the company; the whole company looks “forward”. Here, the focus is on young talent; at the same time, the experience of older colleagues is applied and the best approaches are combined. You support each other and get help from everyone. I also think that HIK is located in a beautiful region of Germany - definitely another advantage.
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