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Colleagues Talk about their Working Life at ZF

Employee Stories

Dedicated employees in competent teams and exciting projects have always been an essential part of success at ZF, as have diversity and equal development opportunities. Whether system engineer, e-mobility system developer, trainee, test engineer, investor relations manager or purchaser - here they get a voice and tell their story.

If you would like to learn more about the individual employees and their daily work at ZF, please click here.

Filip Lekes, Simulation Engineer, Czech Republic Filip Lekes, Simulation Engineer, Czech Republic

Bridging physical and virtual Worlds

“Each day brings a mix of tasks - I might program in Matlab, test models, create presentations, or engage in discussions with colleagues. Variety keeps things interesting; no two days are alike.”

Bridging physical and virtual Worlds

“Each day brings a mix of tasks - I might program in Matlab, test models, create presentations, or engage in discussions with colleagues. Variety keeps things interesting; no two days are alike.”
Martin Thompson – A Tale of an Electrical Engineer Martin Thompson – A Tale of an Electrical Engineer

A Tale of an Electrical Engineer

“I am very much looking forward to what the future holds in ZF, if the past is anything to judge by, it will be more exciting times. “

A Tale of an Electrical Engineer

“I am very much looking forward to what the future holds in ZF, if the past is anything to judge by, it will be more exciting times. “
Mark Schutera – Head of Industrial AI at ZF Mark Schutera – Head of Industrial AI at ZF

Pioneering AI: My Story at ZF

“We are always pushing the boundaries of technology, integrating it into our already optimized production lines” – says Mark Schutera.

Pioneering AI: My Story at ZF

“We are always pushing the boundaries of technology, integrating it into our already optimized production lines” – says Mark Schutera.
Cristiana Grecco - Research and Development Manager in Brazil Cristiana Grecco - Research and Development Manager in Brazil

Driving Innovations in the World of Commercial Vehicles

"Our mission is to develop technologies that cater to the unique demands of the Brazilian market and propose business opportunities through technical solutions."

Driving Innovations in the World of Commercial Vehicles

"Our mission is to develop technologies that cater to the unique demands of the Brazilian market and propose business opportunities through technical solutions."
CyberSecurity CyberSecurity

Cybersecurity Architect @ ZF

"Working at ZF, located in Friedrichshafen, Germany, my team and I have the essential task of providing a secure framework for Autonomous Driving (AD) products and components."

Cybersecurity Architect @ ZF

"Working at ZF, located in Friedrichshafen, Germany, my team and I have the essential task of providing a secure framework for Autonomous Driving (AD) products and components."
Kai Wang Kai Wang

Develop Drives for the Future

Kai Wang's career path at ZF began in 2015, when he first worked in Germany for six months before moving to a position in his hometown of Shanghai, China. After five years, his path led him back to ZF in Germany. Here, he works as a system developer in Schweinfurt.

Develop Drives for the Future

Kai Wang's career path at ZF began in 2015, when he first worked in Germany for six months before moving to a position in his hometown of Shanghai, China. After five years, his path led him back to ZF in Germany. Here, he works as a system developer in Schweinfurt.
Pascal Bucher Pascal Bucher

Individual Components Become a Complete System

Pascal started as an apprentice electronics technician for automation technology at ZF. After completing secondary school and attending the electronics school in Tettnang, Germany, he discovered his fascination for the subject during a company internship in automation technology.

Individual Components Become a Complete System

Pascal started as an apprentice electronics technician for automation technology at ZF. After completing secondary school and attending the electronics school in Tettnang, Germany, he discovered his fascination for the subject during a company internship in automation technology.

Combined Expertise From Around the World

Auto enthusiast Todd studied electrical and computer engineering. He has worked as an engineer for a telecommunications company and for various automotive manufacturers and suppliers in both production and development.

Combined Expertise From Around the World

Auto enthusiast Todd studied electrical and computer engineering. He has worked as an engineer for a telecommunications company and for various automotive manufacturers and suppliers in both production and development.

Variety of Topics

Charbel, who holds a degree in economics, began his career at ZF as an accounting process officer, leading an international project team in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

Variety of Topics

Charbel, who holds a degree in economics, began his career at ZF as an accounting process officer, leading an international project team in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

Interaction With People

Materials for production at ZF in the Asia-Pacific region, transport routes and storage options - in his day-to-day work as a buyer, Chen has to be familiar with many topics.

Interaction With People

Materials for production at ZF in the Asia-Pacific region, transport routes and storage options - in his day-to-day work as a buyer, Chen has to be familiar with many topics.

With ZF Products Into the Future of Mobility

Esther Schuerr is a team leader in software coordination. She particularly values the individual development possibilities and solution-oriented teamwork at ZF. Discover what else motivates Esther.

With ZF Products Into the Future of Mobility

Esther Schuerr is a team leader in software coordination. She particularly values the individual development possibilities and solution-oriented teamwork at ZF. Discover what else motivates Esther.

Smart Technology for Commercial Vehicles

How can innovations from the passenger car sector be transferred to commercial vehicles? This is one of the topics Sven, technical project manager Innovation Truck, is dealing with at ZF in Friedrichshafen.

Smart Technology for Commercial Vehicles

How can innovations from the passenger car sector be transferred to commercial vehicles? This is one of the topics Sven, technical project manager Innovation Truck, is dealing with at ZF in Friedrichshafen.

Taking Responsibility

Marcel Hanisch started at ZF in 2012 as a dual student in the field of electrical engineering. After only 6 years at ZF, a change of role was possible. Today, Marcel is a technical project manager in the field of power electronics.

Taking Responsibility

Marcel Hanisch started at ZF in 2012 as a dual student in the field of electrical engineering. After only 6 years at ZF, a change of role was possible. Today, Marcel is a technical project manager in the field of power electronics.

More Than Just Writing Codes

A passion for electronics is the red thread in Saniya Khan's life. The Indian IT engineer consistently follows her path - and learns new aspects of her work during her stay in Germany.

More Than Just Writing Codes

A passion for electronics is the red thread in Saniya Khan's life. The Indian IT engineer consistently follows her path - and learns new aspects of her work during her stay in Germany.

Providing People Safety on the Street

Cars are her passion: in the 20 years of her professional life so far, Julie has been involved with nothing else.

Providing People Safety on the Street

Cars are her passion: in the 20 years of her professional life so far, Julie has been involved with nothing else.