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Intern Spotlight: Katarzyna

Katarzyna Piechota

Junior Cost Value Engineer | Aleksandrow Lodzki, Poland
"My first impression was great. I was a bit stressed about my first serious job, but thanks to the great atmosphere created by the team and the tremendous support of my co-workers, I quickly found my feet in my new situation and was able to spread my wings.
What is your main field of study? Why did you choose to study this field? When will you graduate?
My main field of study is logistics. I chose this field because it is very broad and allows you to grow in many directions.

When did you start your internship and what made you join ABB? What was your first impression after joining?
I started my internship in July 2023. I joined ABB to gain my first work experience in the field I studied. I was also interested in the idea of Cost Value Engineering. My first impression was great. I was a bit stressed about my first serious job, but thanks to the great atmosphere created by the team and the tremendous support of my co-workers, I quickly found my feet in my new situation and was able to spread my wings.

What are your typical tasks? What kind of projects have you been working on?
My typical tasks include conducting cost analyses, analyzing technical drawings, participating in Value Stream Mappings, and preparing training courses. I have had the opportunity to work on several projects mainly optimizing the cost of manufacturing components.

What has been the most memorable moment for you during your time with ABB? Is there any specific event or meeting that stands out?
During my internship, I had the opportunity to attend a training on Value Stream Mapping and then participated in the creation of a real VSM. This moment of work was the most memorable for me because I learned a lot then and had the opportunity to test my theoretical knowledge gained during my studies and training in practice.


Quick-fire questions

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Office or remote work?
Hybrid
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Public transportation or driving (to work)?
Driving
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Emails or Teams calls?
Teams calls
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Podcasts or books?
Both
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Instagram or TikTok?
Instagram
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What's your spirit animal at work?
Dog
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What's your favorite emoji to use in work-related messages?
😊

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