Joakim van der Schaaf is an advisor and CAD manager in the business area Technology South. He has previously worked with everything from car mechanics and sheet metal workers to service technicians in the food and manufacturing industries.

”Diversity and equality are of particular importance to me, he says. Knightec as a workplace is open, safe and there’s a belief in the future.”

– Through the years, I’ve gathered a variety of knowledge on how to understand and handle machines. As a coach, it’s crucial to be able to transfer every aspect of that knowledge to junior colleagues so they can understand what works when they construct a machine.

– When designing something that is both service friendly and efficient to manufacture, looks good, and is robust, you can’t solely rely on calculations. You have to have a holistic look and feel for it.

Knightec corporate culture is a cornerstone of a successful business. The focus lies on a strong team spirit and pluralism in both competence and background. Joakim is convinced that this is the key to the success of Knightec.

– Diversity and equality are of particular importance to me, he says. Knightec as a workplace is open, safe and there’s a belief in the future.

As for himself, Joakim believes that he has developed a lot at Knightec.

– I have taken on the role of Design Lead and run design and manufacturing projects. I’ve also learned to adapt my coaching, and how to support junior as well as senior consultants.