In our series highlighting Women and Girls in Science, we want to introduce you to Evelina Gryttborn who has been with Elos Medtech since 2011. Today she’s the shift leader for Post Processing in Timmersdala and leads a department of 17 people.
Customer Focus
As Team Leader Assembly, Evelina’s main responsibilities are to distribute the daily work in the department and ensure all production groups are properly staffed. The goal is always to get the best output and efficiency possible, to be able to deliver to the customer on time. At Elos, the customer is at the heart of all we do, which is truly embodied in Evelina’s team and something she tries to reinforce everyday.
“It’s important to communicate the company’s goals, values and visions in a clear, structured and good way so that we all strive towards the same goal,” says Evelina.
From Interest to Industry
Evelina’s career at Elos Medtech began some 14 years ago, as an operator in Post Processing. She quickly progressed to become a team leader and then a shift leader in the same department. What led her to the company in the first place was a personal journey, first to understand how an industry can be structured. What are the team’s goals and how could she influence them? She found that she enjoyed being a central part of the team; planning and structuring their daily work and setting the direction.
I have always found it inspiring that we are involved in influencing other people’s quality of life and make a difference to so many individuals through our customers’ products.
Her role also includes personnel responsibility, such as employee interviews and care interviews, and bringing different departments together as they have a close collaboration within the company.
“I enjoy my current role very much and get joy and energy from developing my team so that we can grow together.”
Gender Gap in Tech
It’s not news that the tech industry is predominated by men. However, Evelina hasn’t found that to be an issue at Elos Medtech. In her experience, Elos is a place where everyone can get the opportunity for development regardless of gender. Every individual is seen, and strengths in each person, regardless of the position they hold or what gender they are, is highlighted and respected.
“Everyone is equally important and everyone plays a big role in the company. I have been given the opportunity to develop within the company and I am very grateful for that.”
So what’ would she say’s her advice to girls and young women looking to pursue a career in technology or science?
“I would say dare to take the chance! You have a lot to gain if you start working in the technical fields. There are so many paths one can choose. It is both edifying and fun that there are so many different options in the technical fields today, yet I don’t think we have seen everything. Within the technical areas there is everything from planning, preparation, process technicians, production management and production personnel. It is a branch that will always develop and there are endless possibilities.”
Personal and Professional Development
Where will Evelina’s career take her? She sees it two-fold: Her personal goal is to become an even better leader for the individual employee, but also to be part of a journey with Elos Medtech towards the future where the company plays world class. Right now she’s in the middle of her peak at Elos, and looks forward to developing even more along with her team, both personally as a leader and within the processes where the whole company constantly strives for a higher level.
“Elos Medtech means something, it is quality of life, it is technology but also a team game, together we are Elos Medtech. We make a difference!”
Working at Elos Medtech
At Elos Medtech we encourage students to pursue careers in technology and engineering through cooperation with relevant organisations, such as the University of Skövde which is partnered with our Skara site. We are determined to break down gender barriers in the tech world for young women aspiring to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Want to join the Elos Medtech team? Learn more about our opportunities here: https://elosmedtech.com/careers/
