Engineering firm Engineero relocated its Groningen office to Zernike Campus earlier this year. The choice of Campus Groningen aligns with the company’s ambitions: to grow, further develop its knowledge and expertise, and at the same time be close to talent and innovative businesses. “We can’t think of a better location in Groningen,” says Business Developer Wim Post.
Engineero is an engineering firm serving the industrial sector, active in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial automation and application software. The company supports organisations with a wide range of technical challenges, including in the food and process industry, machine building, defence and energy.
The Groningen office has been around for some time, but moved to Zernikelaan 14 in January. For Managing Director Ronald Reudink, the move is about more than simply a new location. The environment fits the way Engineero wants to grow.
“We are also based at Kennispark Twente innovation campus in Enschede. It is an inspiring environment where innovation is a top priority, projects are a key part of the way people work, and there is a lot of talent,” says Reudink. “Those are all advantages that make you want to be present in such an environment as an innovative company.”
Engineero is already experiencing that dynamic environment in Groningen. Since the move, the company has seen the added value of Campus Groningen as a meeting place for businesses and organisations. “We found that interaction almost immediately,” says Post.
The activity on campus is creating opportunities for new contacts and collaborations. Shortly after the move, for example, another company on campus approached Engineero with a technical challenge. The company is also building relationships with other businesses in the building and surrounding area. “I had never experienced that at a location before, not even elsewhere,” says Post. “We see a lot of collaboration emerging here, and that ultimately leads to new ideas and innovations.”
The technological focus of the location where Engineero is based is another advantage. “There is a very clear focus here on technology and on bringing technology-oriented companies together,” says Reudink. “That is a strong proposition and also a powerful one towards the market.”
From Groningen, Engineero focuses on technical challenges that are relevant to the region’s industrial landscape. This includes the food industry, sustainability and energy. At the same time, the company is looking closely at the potential of software and AI.
“We don’t sell products. What we offer is objectivity: thinking along with a customer about how a particular challenge can be solved, both in the short and the long term,” Post explains. According to him, software, automation and AI can help make processes smarter and more efficient. “We want to help customers make informed choices about what they can do and what it will cost.”
Engineero now has around 25 FTE in Groningen, spread across approximately thirty colleagues, and has ambitions to grow further. The new location provides more physical space for that growth. At the same time, the company wants to bring employees together at the office more often and strengthen its interaction with the surrounding community.
The presence of students and young professionals on campus offers opportunities in this respect. Engineero already has experience with internships and graduation projects and sees room for new initiatives. Part-time work and student jobs are also possibilities.
“Project-based work in an engineering environment is interesting for engineers who are curious and have an adventurous mindset,” says Reudink. “You work on different projects and find yourself in a different environment each time. That encourages you to broaden your knowledge and continue developing yourself.”
Engineero is therefore actively looking for curious engineers. Students do not necessarily need to make a formal appointment, Post emphasises. “A few weeks ago, a student suddenly showed up after seeing our company and simply cycling over. We were happy to see that someone just walked in for a cup of coffee.”
In the coming years, Engineero aims to continue growing from its base in the north and east of the Netherlands. Ultimately, the company has ambitions to become a national player, combining physical offices with remote services.
“We will grow steadily, because quality comes first,” Reudink emphasises. “As a knowledge partner, we want to make an active contribution to technological progress in industry.”
For now, Engineero is clearly happy with its new home on Campus Groningen. “We are very happy with the location we have now and with the collaboration that is emerging with the different organisations,” Reudink concludes. “And with the opportunities to continue growing here, we look to the future on Campus Groningen with confidence.”
More info: https://engineero.nl/
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