Yu's journey: from intern to maintenance supervisor
Yu, you started as a production equipment maintenance intern at Leadec in Shanghai in 2007. How have the past few years been for you?
Until December 2011, I worked as a mechanic, maintaining and servicing production equipment while at the same time studying and then I worked as an engineer. My tasks became correspondingly more varied: I was responsible for troubleshooting, monitoring the equipment maintenance plans, implementing standard operating procedures and training the technical specialists in them. In December 2021, I was finally promoted to maintenance supervisor. In this role, I am now responsible for communicating with the customer, overseeing the modification and modernization of plant and equipment, and managing a team of 52 employees.
That’s an impressive development. What spurred you on? And were there any obstacles?
I have always been able to rely on Leadec. And above all, I have always been able to rely on my manager’s trust and my colleagues’ support. And I have wanted to be a reliable colleague and employee and always perform very well. Of course, there were also challenges that seemed daunting at first glance. But looking back, I learned a lot by overcoming them. I would say that my journey was smooth because I work in a stable working environment, have a positive attitude, and am very committed to my job.
What advice would you give to young professionals starting their career at Leadec?
Set both short-term and long-term goals and start with the short-term ones! Knowledge and development have no limits, so don’t stay in your comfort zone.
You may also be interested in the following articles:
All
Interview06/26/2025“We Want to Showcase What Leadec UK Has to Offer”
Tony Hampson joined as the new Managing Director of Leadec UK in June 2025. In this interview, he shares his assessment of the UK market, discusses the challenges and opportunities ahead, and explains what matters most to him in his new role.
Interview05/19/2025"We can draw on many years of experience cleaning paint shops."
Michael Rayburn is right at the heart of one of today’s most exciting growth markets: cleanroom cleaning for battery cell production. In this interview, the Director of Engineering and Development explains what sets Leadec apart in the U.S. and why experience in cleaning paint shops is a major advantage.
Interview04/24/2025“Our People are the Lifeblood of Diversified Automation”
Diversified Automation (DA) has been part of the Leadec Group since 2020, and Tom Gallagher has been leading the company since 2024. In this interview, he reflects on major milestones, market opportunities, innovation—and why his team is the true backbone of success.
Article04/04/2025¡Adelante! – Joining the Leadec Team with Motivation and Know-How
Two young electronics technicians from Spain kick off their careers at Leadec in Garbsen. This is made possible through the ¡Adelante! project, which helps young professionals from Spain enter the German job market.
Video03/12/2025The foundation of our work: respect, team spirit and variety
Leadec employees explain what respect, team spirit and variety mean to them and how these values characterize their day-to-day work at Leadec.