Guido joined Sioux in 2014 together with his colleagues from CCM and works there as a Mechanical Designer, after completing his Mechanical Engineering degree at HTS in Tilburg. In his role, he designs and develops mechanical systems for various projects, working closely with his colleagues to create innovative solutions.
Varied, challenging, and interesting work
Guido: ‘What I enjoy most about my work is the variety in applications, subjects, and projects. My first assignment at Sioux was automating processes for a bakery. Later, I worked on systems with mostly optical elements. That alternation between different projects makes my work challenging and interesting.
For me, my work is much more than just designing and creating drawings. I am also involved in building and testing systems. Often, a design does not work in practice exactly as it was intended, and that is where valuable learning moments arise. I take those experiences into future projects and share them with my colleagues, so they also know what to look out for and which approach works best.’
‘By looking beyond your own boundaries, you develop broader knowledge.’
‘I appreciate that everyone involved in a project works in the same space. The mechanical department is not separated from the electronics department; we all sit together. That way, you learn from one another and knowledge is easily shared. If something is not your area of expertise, a colleague will explain it in simple, accessible terms. Sometimes you also overhear conversations that trigger you to add something extra. In this way, we make sure together that we arrive at the best possible product. It is also very instructive to look beyond the limits of your own discipline. That is how you develop broader knowledge and gain a better understanding of the different aspects we deal with every day.’
Room for growth
‘Sioux has contributed a great deal to my development, for instance through the training budget. You are encouraged to follow training, and this does not always have to be within your own discipline. It can also be about broadening your knowledge, exploring another field that connects with your expertise. In addition, it is not only about technical high skills but also about soft skills, which are just as valuable.’
