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Interview

Alexander Janzen
Product Line Manager in the AUTOMATION business unit for WAGO

In an interview with Alexander Janzen, you’ll learn what the AUTOMATION business unit does, how the latest technologies are affecting this area and what challenges its employees will be face in the future.

Mr. Janzen, you work in the AUTOMATION business unit. Can you tell us what exactly this unit does?

The AUTOMATION business unit offers a comprehensive automation portfolio: from I/O modules, to powerful multi-touch panels, to high-performance edge computers. It’s is very diverse unit; in addition to WAGO I/O systems, touch panels and edge devices, it also covers industrial switches and software. This area contains all the modules necessary for offering customers a complete solution.

You mention a wide variety of automation portfolios; can you tell us what your most exciting project has been so far?

The most exciting project for me was expanding the automation portfolio with edge devices, including the Edge Controllers and Edge Computers.

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In your opinion, what topics will be relevant for the future?

In my opinion, the future lies in new technologies like 5G, AI and analytics. But cybersecurity is also high on the agenda, as is the topic of smart factories. Certain trends will play a major role in the future.

Our employees are very important to us – both our current and future ones. How would you convince someone to apply to your department, and what are the most exciting responsibilities there?

As long as there are new technologies, there’s never a dull moment here. Together with our amazing colleagues, we generate and evaluate new ideas and develop them into innovative products. It’s a demanding area to work in, but also a stimulating one, since our education and training on new topics never ends. You also get to know a lot of new people, because you have lots of contact and communication with colleagues, stakeholders and customers.

You mention the employees and your colleagues – can you tell us what in your opinion makes WAGO special as an employer?

WAGO is a family-owned company that is experiencing strong international growth but maintains deep roots in Germany . This company is closely connected to its home region, but also future-oriented and forward-looking. We are address current challenges like Industry 4.0 and digitization and actively help shape the future of these domains. In the process, we actively pursue and incorporate the latest trends and technologies.

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