Give it a try. You’ll never know where engineering can take you unless you do.

That was the encouragement I received from Dr. Chin, my final-year lecturer.  At the time, I wasn’t sure I belonged in engineering. It wasn’t my first choice. I’d stumbled into it, and many of my classmates were planning to move into other fields after graduation. From our seats at university, engineering felt narrow.

But then Dr. Chin walked in. She wasn’t just teaching equations; she also shared her story: completing her degree, working in the industry, returning for a PhD. Hearing how her career had taken so many turns planted a seed in me: if she could shape such a varied path, maybe I could too.

Her words convinced me to give engineering a real chance – to stay with the craft, keep learning, and let curiosity guide me. And she was right. Just a few years into my career, it’s already taken me from Malaysia to Denmark, working on international projects I once only dreamed of. Dr. Chin showed me that engineering is a gateway to a journey that keeps unfolding. 

Geok Wei Ng
Project Manager 

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He spoke about engines the way others speak about heroes.

That’s how I think of my uncle, an old-school marine engineer who has spent most of his life at sea. At family gatherings, he still shares stories about the places he’s seen and the engines that got him there. Big, steady machines he can name by model, year and maker. As a kid, I remember sitting there thinking “I want to see that for myself”.

That’s what pulled me in. The machines.    Today, I work with burners and boilers. And I get it – the quiet pride, the satisfaction of understanding how things work, and of being part of something that helps keep the world moving towards a carbon neutral future. 

Tobias Drejer Eduardsen
System Engineer

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Go see the world!
If it were me, I wouldn’t think twice.

That’s what my wife said when I got this job.  

She’s always dreamt of exploring the world but never really had the chance. So, when the opportunity came my way, she didn’t just support it – she encouraged it. I’m away about 100 days a year, and balancing a job like that with family life takes two. When I travel, she keeps things running at home. It works thanks to her. Over time, we’ve found our rhythm, one that leaves room for career, family, and adventure.

Seeing the world has always been a dream we’ve shared, and now we get to do it together. My job gives us the flexibility to explore new places as a family. That makes this feel like our journey, not just mine.

Johnny W. Jensen
Commissioning Engineer & System Specialist 

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Mechanical engineering will open far more doors for you. 

That’s what Professor Todorov, the dean of my faculty, told me when I asked to switch degree programmes.

I had my heart set on studying aviation – it seemed so exciting! But my entrance exam scores weren’t quite high enough, so I started in mechanical engineering instead, planning to transfer after the first year.

I worked hard, got good grades, and finished second in my group – usually enough to make the switch. But Professor Todorov wanted to understand why I was so determined to leave, especially as I was doing well.

I told him about my fascination with aviation and my dream of working at the airport in my hometown.

He listened, then said no.

I was SO disappointed. But today, I’m grateful he did. If it weren’t for him, I wouldn’t be doing R&D at Alfa Laval – and honestly, I think that’s what I’d be dreaming about if I’d ended up working at the airport back home. 

Aneta Stoyanova
CAD Design Engineer

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