For five years I was employed at TRACOE, initially as a production worker. After some time, I then switched to the engineering department. In addition to manufacturing series products, I often took over prototype construction for new developments and was involved in the transition from development to series production. The proximity to development also led to the offer to start as a laboratory assistant in development. After the first project, I was asked directly if I wanted to implement development projects myself as a junior project manager. I found the idea and the task of being able to help design the product during development exciting, in order to make production easier for my colleagues through good product design. I definitely didn't regret switching to development.