Empowering Innovation– Recognizing the Impact of Women in Engineering
Collaboration is one of the essential drivers of breakthrough innovations. A team composed of skilled individuals of different genders, background, and experiences can approach a problem from multiple different angles, leading to unique and creative solutions. Diversity will continue to play an important role in the future of engineering and mobility.
In recognition of the talented women from the Multimatic Engineering team, we’d like to share their insights on what they do, their inspirations, as well as their advice for aspiring female engineers. We hope their experiences will inspire the next generation of young women to pursue a rewarding career in engineering, a diverse field that encompasses a wide range of disciplines and places a high value on problem-solving and continuous learning.
Samya Z, Analysis Student
What types of projects do you work on at Multimatic?
I currently work in the Analysis department, providing structural finite element analysis to support different design departments. I’ve also had the opportunity to work on multiple suspension and active mechanism projects.
What inspired you to pursue a career in engineering?
I’ve always had an interest in how things work and why they work the way they do. Engineering bridges the two because you are always looking for the root cause of a problem and finding a way to solve it. It’s also incredibly rewarding to see your solutions get implemented in real life.
What advice would you give to young women considering a career in engineering?
Don’t be intimidated by the male-dominated environment, but rather see it as a chance to stand out and leverage the opportunities and projects that will come your way.
Deepa S, Chief Program Engineer, Electronic Systems
What types of projects do you work on at Multimatic?
I’m lucky to be involved in a variety of projects, mainly technologies on suspension, complex mechanisms, vehicle integration and various test rigs.
What inspired you to pursue a career in engineering?
Physics was one of the subjects that interested me the most in school, which led me to pursue electronics and computer science and set me on the path to embedded systems, enabling me to gain exposure to multiple other engineering branches as well as a variety of domains.
What advice would you give to young women considering a career in engineering?
Women have a long and established history in engineering and motorsports. However, centuries of external conditioning have resulted in us being under-represented. Embrace the skills you have, apply it in the working world, and walk the talk with confidence and pride.
Lauren K, Design Engineer, Dampers
What types of projects do you work on at Multimatic?
I’m currently working on a heavy-duty damper program, performing validation planning and design of experiments for continuous improvements, implementation and evaluation of design changes, and root cause analysis for ongoing performance issues.
What inspired you to pursue a career in engineering?
My first exposure to engineering was a technical design course in high school. I loved the opportunity to ideate, design, draft, prototype, test, and finalize a design entirely of my own. I went to all the engineering outreach activities I could to get an idea of which engineering field I’d be most happy in.
What advice would you give to young women considering a career in engineering?
Don’t be afraid to get involved with different engineering or STEM initiatives. Robotics clubs, design/workshop courses or conferences, student design teams, and competitions are all great ways to network and gain exposure to different engineering subjects to learn what interests you the most.
Shwetha S, Graduate Engineer, Product Cyber Security Specialist
What types of projects do you work on at Multimatic?
My projects involve meeting cybersecurity requirements and establishing processes to ensure compliance with regulations. I work in a team of functional safety engineers, as security and safety go hand-in-hand.
What inspired you to pursue a career in engineering?
A passion for problem-solving and a fascination with circuitry inspired me to pursue engineering. The driving factors were the continuous platform for learning and my deep passion for the field. Curiosity and a desire to explore new sectors led me towards cybersecurity here at Multimatic.
What advice would you give to young women considering a career in engineering?
Believe in yourself and be persistent in pursuing your interests. Seek supportive mentors and create opportunities to explore your passion. Understanding and unlocking your potential is a journey with both ups and downs. Embrace it and spread your wings!