Dr. Henry Knobbe-Eschen

Dieses Foto zeigt Alumnus Henry Knobbe-Eschen.

Degree programme: Mechanical Engineering

Graduation year: 2009

Employer: ENERCON GmbH

Position: Chairman of the Group Works Council

What‘s your nicest memory of Braunschweig and do you have a favorite place?

Flight lab and the good contact with the teaching staff. Campus parties.

 

Reasons why the TU Braunschweig is a great place to study:

Attractive city and lots of choice when it comes to studying with high quality.

 

Describe the time of your studies in 3 words:

  • Exciting
  • Interesting
  • Challenging

Which contents of your studies can you still use in your career today?

Quite a few things from all areas.

 

Are you still in touch with former fellow students? Do you see each other and if so, how often?

No.

 

What advice would you give current students for their personal career planning?

  1. Consider residential flexibility at an early stage.
  2. Seemingly less "cool" study areas such as Agricultural Engineering can be very attractive.
  3. Be fast and efficient (the final grade is not so relevant).

In one sentence - In the future I wish the TU Braunschweig:

Keep up the good work!

My Braunschweig alma mater and its students are welcome to contact me for:

  • Guest talks and professional expertise

  • Information about my professional field and tasks

  • Sharing experience in connection with application processes and career start

  • Role as TU Braunschweig "ambassador"

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