A diverse and inclusive work environment
AMETEK CTS’ long-standing commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment stems from our shared belief that diversity creates a whole greater than the sum of its parts. Indeed, diversity and inclusion − regarding to ability, experience, gender, sexual orientation, race and culture – is indispensable for our success.
Therefore, we are committed to harnessing the power of difference to stay successful and we are implementing continuously new strategies to attract, retain and advance top talent from all backgrounds while fostering a globally inclusive work environment. Diversity and inclusion starts by the recruitment process. Therefore, one of our goal is to attract a diverse selection of candidates.
Women in Engineering
AMETEK CTS supports a diverse working culture. To show that, we interviewed women from our management and engineering teams.
MANAGEMENT
Kamelia Leprince, recently joined us as our Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety Manager and she works at our headquarters in Reinach, Switzerland.
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Kamelia, can you tell me about your background?
I am a mechanical engineer with a quality assurance background. In addition, I am six Sigma Black Belt certified.
In the automotive industry, I gained experience working at global companies such as Renault and Ford Motor company. Before my career move to AMETEK CTS, I worked as a quality manager in Tyco Electronics in Basel, Switzerland.
How did you find your way to AMETEK CTS?
Around the time I was looking to develop my career with a more global focus, I was approached by HR of AMETEK CTS. They offered me the position of Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety Manager. It was a great opportunity and exactly what I was looking for.
Learning about the role, its challenges, as well as the people I met during the interview process, I confirmed that this move was right for me. I joined AMETEK CTS on 1 August 2021.
Why were you attracted to AMETEK CTS?
From my previous career in the automotive industry, I knew AMETEK CTS Products and Services well. I was aware that the company was a market leader for EMC test equipment. I was also familiar with its product brands EMTest and Teseq.
Can you give us an insight of your role and responsibilities?
As Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety Manager, I lead Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety across AMETEK CTS business unit globally. One of my responsibilities includes creation of strategic and execution plans in order to meet our 2 to 5 year goals.
Overall my vision is to create a culture of quality and safety that adds value to the business. By advancing employee safety areas such as risk evaluation and employee ownership, we will achieve to this.
I am also focusing on empowering our people to continue to provide customers with innovative and world-class products.
How is teamwork important for your position?
In my position, teamwork is crucial. Personally, I know that I am much more effective when I work in a team.
Quality also reinforces teamwork through encouragement, listening to diverse opinions, transparency and, of course, the celebration of our successes together.
In AMETEK, I am very happy to say that teamwork is important. The people are amazing.
With reference to teamwork, how does it feel as a woman to work in a technically orientated company?
In my opinion, gender makes no difference when you have a purpose in your life.
My family always encouraged me as I chose the engineering path for my future career. Their support made me feel confident to believe that I can build my career through my own hard work and imagination.
Unfortunately, women are still underrepresented in the engineering and science fields, especially in leadership positions.
What recommendation can you give to other women who would like to join AMETEK CTS?
My advice would be to you find your passion, then nothing should stop you. Its is very important to take small steps towards your goals. However, you must make sure that you enjoy each of those steps and never be afraid.
You can forget about gender aspects when you really make a difference in people's lives.
In terms of AMETEK CTS I have found that we have a very friendly and flexible environment which facilitates this attitude. The leadership team certainly supports everyone to achieve their goals. The people are great here so I feel fortunate to be part of AMETEK family.
In addition, I have found that AMETEK CTS supports women by supporting a flexible, nice and friendly work environment.
What motivates you every day to work for AMETEK CTS?
To continuously improve the way we work is my main motivation to get up every day and come to work. I can say that at AMETEK CTS I feel really passionate about my work.
I always want to make a difference by being innovative and work to provide long term over short term solutions. I hope to inspire others to be passionate about processes and procedures to create a better future for our organization.To continuously improve the way we work is my main motivation to get up every day and come to work. I can say that at AMETEK CTS I feel really passionate about my work.
I always want to make a difference by being innovative and work to provide long term over short term solutions. I hope to inspire others to be passionate about processes and procedures to create a better future for our organization.
What would you tell a friend who starts in AMETEK CTS, what he/she will expect?
I will tell them to expect a great experience work from an open-minded team which is accepting and supportive. I would highly recommend AMETEK CTS.
What are your professional goals regarding your career at AMETEK CTS?
Throughout my career I have worked with Quality leaders in large organizations, some of them inspired me a lot and became my role models. One of my long-term goals is to also develop myself as a leader who could be a role model to others.
How do you find working in a team which is separated over the world, separated through Covid?
In my position I have to connect with different AMETEK sites and need to communicate globally with people regularly. I need to find THE appropriate way to do this. I am now planning to visit our sites safely with extra care and vigilance due to covid. I am actually visiting our Berlin site tomorrow. I also have to build up my network to be successful in my role through working closer, creating deeper connections and provide support where it is required.
Thank you very much for this interview Kamelia. We will continue to work hard to attract even more women into a career in Engineering and Management, which will greatly benefit our organization.
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SERVICE
Friederike Schmidt has worked for us for more than 3,5 years as a Service Engineer in Berlin, Germany - read the interview below.
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Friederike, how did you find your way to AMETEK CTS?
Right after school I was interested in mathematics, but it was too theoretically based. Therefore, I decided to study Electrical Engineering which is more practical orientated. During my Bachelor I did a six months internship at AMETEK CTS and did my Bachelor thesis there as well.
After my Masters I remembered AMETEK CTS as being a very good employer and decided to start my professional career there.
Why were you attracted to AMETEK CTS?
I had a very positive experience during my internship and received a lot of support and assistance from my work colleagues. In addition, AMETEK CTS gave me the opportunity to learn a lot and very quickly. I was given a lot of responsibility after a short time for very important tasks.
Can you give us an insight of your role and responsibilities?
As a member of the Service Team I work in the calibration laboratory. My main tasks are the following:
- Calibration of different devices and small repairs
- Documentation of those results and preparing all certificates needed
- Calculation of measurement uncertainties and creation of work instructions for various calibrations
We work with various types of products such as antennas, RF generators, power meters, field propes, attenuators, directional couplers, coupling networks etc. which makes the job very interesting. Every day is different, and you face a variation of daily tasks and have the opportunity to develop yourself consistently.
How is teamwork important for your position and what does it mean to you?
To get the job done, you need to work together closely as a team, so it plays an important role. For me teamwork means exchanging ideas, discussing problems together and everyone contributing to find solutions. Along with always being helpful and supportive to each other.
With reference to teamwork, how does it feel as a woman to work in a technically orientated company?
My team includes myself and five men. As the only woman, I am used to this situation because Electrical Engineering is traditionally a male dominated industry.
As the only woman in the team, I contribute my way of communicating in a positive way and tend to see things from a different perspective than my male colleagues do, which can be an advantage and benefits the team as a whole. My colleagues really appreciated this diversity and I always feel comfortable expressing my opinions and sharing my knowledge.
What recommendation can you give to other women who would like to join AMETEK CTS?
Women should not be afraid of the male dominated environment. They should apply themselves, be true to themselves, be confident use their communication skills and never underestimate themselves.
What motivates you every day to work for AMETEK CTS?
Every day is different, new challenges, working as part of an excellent team, great work environment and a sense of achievement with completion of tasks and projects.
What would you tell a friend who starts in AMETEK CTS, what he/she will expect?
Due to the pandemic this last year was not easy, but everyone at AMETEK CTS has worked hard to get through this situation. During this period, we really experienced the team spirit which was a great feeling.
What are your professional goals regarding your career at AMETEK CTS?
I would like to grow into a leadership role and manage a small team.
Thank you very much for this interview Friederike. We will continue to work hard to attract even more women into a career in Engineering, which will greatly benefit our organization.
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Fatemeh Khodaei has worked for more than 1,5 years for AMETEK CTS as a Service Engineer in Kamen, Germany.
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Fatemeh, how did you find your way to AMETEK CTS?
I grew up in Iran and studied electrical engineering there. I have been working in Germany since 2015, started learning German here, and became aware of AMETEK CTS via LinkedIn.
AMETEK CTS convinced me as an international company that offers interesting tasks in the electrical sector.
How did you know that engineering is your vocation?
In Iran, you decide on a certain focus at school. Mathematics and physics were my favorite subjects and even as a child I was very interested in technology, so I decided on the electrical field and was later able to complete my studies as a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering.
What are your tasks at AMETEK CTS?
I work as an engineer in calibration. AMETEK CTS manufactures measuring devices for the EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) area. These measuring devices check whether a wide variety of electronic devices are working properly. That means they do not disturb each other or give the right signals. These measuring devices have to be recalibrated after a few years and I'll take over this work.
What are your professional goals regarding your career at AMETEK CTS?
AMTEK CTS has a very broad and complex product portfolio. I want to expand my knowledge so that I can work in different areas.
What recommendation can you give to other women who would like to join AMETEK CTS?
Approach other colleagues openly and actively, women and men are always treated equally at AMETEK CTS, there are no differences.
How would you describe the working atmosphere at AMETEK CTS, as a woman among many men?
During my studies, I was one of a few women so I am familiar with this situation. In my team, I work as the only woman next to five men and feel very comfortable in this constellation. I have absolutely equal rights and feel recognized. When I need help lifting heavy equipment, my male colleagues are happy to help.
In general, there is a very good atmosphere in which you always get support. And it makes no difference whether you ask a question as a woman or as a man.
What makes AMETEK CTS an attractive employer?
Many internal training opportunities are offered. The company sets ambitious goals that help you achieve more and grow beyond yourself.
AMETEK CTS is also an international company that is part of the AMETEK Group and combines many different cultures.
The cooperation among colleagues is great and you get very responsible tasks.
What motivates you every day to work for AMETEK CTS?
The friendly atmosphere in the team motivates me, as does the positive atmosphere generated by AMETEK CTS. The company gives employees the freedom they need to work independently and develop themselves.
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