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FROM A SPANIARD WHO TOOK HEART AND GAINED A FOOTHOLD IN CHEMNITZ Fotos: Ernesto Uhlmann 58
“We bridge the gap between science and industry, so we serve as a research partner for SMEs. This means that our scientific staff use their expertise to develop application-orientated and industry-oriented solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises.” So Bianka Albrecht introduces the Institut Chemnitzer Maschinen- und Anlagenbau e. V., or ICM for short. The non-profit research organisation focuses on regional project partners; international projects are only worked on selectively. The approximately 80 employees are primarily active in Central Germany, meaning that their expertise benefits both the economy and the university landscape in Saxony and Thuringia. However, the ICM does not “only” work on innovative solutions in mechanical engineering. It also builds bridges between people, their home countries and their values, including an intercultural working atmosphere. The language barrier, however, poses daily challenges. As a result of various aspects, there is a mix of nationalities in the teams. This situation is not so easy to master. Communication with partners is primarily in German. Project and funding applications must necessarily be written in German and formulated in a generally understandable, scientific way. Even for native speakers, this is a complex task. Writing specialised articles, interim and final reports is often difficult even for German students, let alone those working in German as a foreign language. The institution relies on the students; they bring fresh ideas to the teams. Everyone benefits from their thoughts and innovative approaches. On the other hand, Chemnitz offers certain study conditions that attract young people from all over the world. A bachelor’s degree without basic German language skills? Not an issue. English is the language of study, even at Chemnitz University of Technology. What is an advantage for students – from China or India, for example – proves to be rather difficult in terms of recruitment, staff retention and their roots here in the region. After all, anyone who dares to take the step of moving to another country to study is flexible in their choice of job and place of residence. So it’s a complex matter. This makes Álvaro Oteros Pérez’s career all the more interesting. The 29-year-old comes from north-east Spain – Catalonia, to be precise. He grew up in the small town of Olot, which is surrounded by (inactive) volcanoes. An idyllic corner of the world, but unfortunately with few future prospects for young people. In order to create prospects, the European Union is counteracting this with support programmes, for example. Integration through exchange is one such instrument. Oteros Pérez came to the ICM via a company internship abroad. After eight weeks, he knew he wanted to stay in Germany. Today, he is part of the Information and Communication Technology team and programs web and database applications. His expertise is put to use in the MINTsportRegion project, which aims to get children and teenagers interested in maths, IT, science and technology outside of school. The app for one of ICM’s latest in-house developments – the Innvelo scooter, an electric cargo scooter – also bears his signature. When asked whether he has arrived, he replies: “I wanted to experience working in another country and learn something new. So I took this opportunity. I stayed at the ICM because the team spirit is good. The work content is exciting. We have breakfast together every day; no one eats alone at lunchtime either. Sometimes we have cake and occasionally play skat. And Chemnitz is the right size for me, not too big and not too small. Everything is well connected and accessible.” Álvaro is an example of successful integration and a valuable employee at the ICM. Intercultural work can succeed. We would like to see more people follow in his footsteps. WEITERE INFOS: ICM - Institut Chemnitzer Maschinen- und Anlagenbau e.V. chemnitz.jobs/icm Our international specialists come from: Germany, Iran, India, China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Spain, Russia Applications in German and English to: personal@icm-chemnitz.de 8 59
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