Previous workplace, position: 1 year of hands-on experience in SMT manufacturing equipment maintenance at Continental Automotive Group. Responsible for corrective and preventive maintenance of SMT line equipment, Fuji W08F feeder diagnostics and repair, SAP ERP system, technical documentation. Led PCB magazine maintenance improvement project reducing unidentified damage by 30%. Previously interned as Quality Control Engineer at Baltec CNC Technologies.
Areas of expertise and career experience: Manufacturing and industrial maintenance
SMT production environment
CV writing and job applications for engineering positions
Career planning in manufacturing and engineering
Study-work balance (combining full-time work with bachelor’s studies)
Erasmus exchange experience (Belgium, Finland)
Personal strengths: Practical, honest, result-oriented. I prefer direct feedback over empty encouragement.
Expectations for students: Proactive attitude, willingness to take action not just talk about plans, openness to honest feedback.
My motivation / personal goal in participating in the mentorship program (eng): I want to help engineering students navigate the gap between university and real industrial work — something I had to figure out myself. I can share practical experience about job searching, CV writing, and what manufacturing companies actually look for.
Hobbies and other information about me: Starting Master’s in Industrial Engineering and Management at KTU in September 2026. Interested in composite materials, maintenance, and Industry 4.0.
