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As a mechanical design engineer at ek robotics, Marie-Christin Adomeit brings a combination of precision, creativity and passion for pioneering technologies. From concept development to detailed design, she supports projects that shape the world of transport robotics. Find out what drives her, what innovations excite her and how she finds her balance in nature in this interview

Marie-Christin, what made you decide to work in automation and specifically with AGV and AMR solutions?

Marie-Christin: During my vehicle construction studies, my master's thesis took me into the pre-development of industrial trucks. That's how I ended up at ek robotics more or less by chance in July 2021 - straight after graduating and in the middle of the Covid period. My initial focus was less on automation and more on finding a position in design that combined my interests and skills. In retrospect, I am very happy about this "coincidence", because driverless transport systems and autonomous mobile robots are technologically fascinating and have enormous future prospects.

What excites you about your work and what tasks do you take on in your team?

Marie-Christin: Our day-to-day work in mechanical design is incredibly varied. We support projects from the concept phase - be it for a specific customer project or product development - through requirements analysis to detailed design in CAD. We also create technical drawings and documents. I particularly like the fact that we can take on different tasks flexibly as a team. One of the highlights of my work is the creative freedom and the opportunity to contribute my own ideas. I am also involved in quality approval processes and create visual representations to present technical content clearly. Seeing how an idea turns into a finished product motivates me every day. 

 

Which skills would you like to develop further in the future?

Marie-Christin: I am looking forward to my new role as Program Manager for Product Development. In this context, I would like to expand my skills in strategic project and program management, especially in structured planning and control. Another focus for me is the optimization of interfaces and workflows, especially across departments. Coordination between different specialist areas is crucial in complex projects. I would like to further hone my skills in this area in order to make collaboration more efficient.

Which values are particularly important to you in your work and how do you live them in your everyday life?

Marie-Christin: Reliability and honesty are particularly important to me - both in my own way of working and in collaboration with colleagues. Another core value is precision, which plays a major role in our work with AGV. I live these values by always paying attention to detail when designing components and constantly looking for ways to optimize them. At the same time, close collaboration with other disciplines, such as electrical hardware development, is important to me. Clear communication and careful planning are essential in order to achieve common goals.

Which technologies in transport robotics fascinate you in particular?

Marie-Christin: I am particularly enthusiastic about the interaction between the different technologies and functional areas. It's impressive how a vehicle is created from many individual components, which is then seamlessly integrated into automated processes. From a mechanical perspective, I find modular systems particularly exciting. This offers the flexibility to configure a vehicle for different applications. Our VARIO MOVE is a great example of this: it can be individually adapted and therefore offers enormous versatility

How do you find a balance to your everyday work?

Marie-Christin: My day often starts with yoga and I set myself the goal of walking 10,000 steps a day. I also love reading inspiring non-fiction books that broaden my horizons. Sport plays a big part in my life - be it running, gravel bike tours or fitness classes. As a nature lover, I find my haven of peace mainly outside. Hiking, going for walks or working in the garden and on my raised bed help me to switch off and recharge my batteries.

Marie-Christin is part of the NeXtGen 2024 cohort, a development program for talented employees at ek robotics. With her eye for detail, her enthusiasm for modular systems and her enjoyment of teamwork, she is making a decisive contribution to shaping the transport robotics of the future. 

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