Michel Hanns
About Michel Hanns
Michel Hanns is the System Sales Engineer Leader for Europe & Africa at Lutron Electronics, with over 30 years of experience in engineering and technical support roles.
Professional Role at Lutron Electronics
Michel Hanns currently serves as the System Sales Engineer Leader for Europe & Africa at Lutron Electronics. Based in London, England, he oversees the company's system sales engineering across these regions. Michel's role focuses on driving sales and ensuring the technical alignment of their lighting control systems with customer needs.
Career Progression at Lutron Electronics
Michel Hanns has held multiple roles at Lutron Electronics since joining the company in 2005. His positions have included Senior Design Development Engineer (2005-2009), Senior Application Engineer (2009-2010), Technical Support Manager for Europe & Africa (2010-2017), Projects Manager for Southern Europe (2017-2020), and currently, System Sales Engineer Leader for Europe & Africa. Each role has progressively increased in responsibility, showcasing his growth and expertise within the company.
Early Career and Previous Roles
Before joining Lutron Electronics, Michel Hanns gained a wealth of experience in various engineering positions. He worked as a Technical Support Engineer at PTC (2000-2005), Development Engineer at Hager (1992-2000), Quality Control Engineer at SECO EPB (1990-1992), and Manufacturing Engineer at De Dietrich Process Systems (1986-1988). These roles laid a strong foundation for his subsequent career in technical support and sales engineering.
Educational Background
Michel Hanns pursued his higher education at the University of Strasbourg, where he earned a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from 1989 to 1993. This academic background has been instrumental in his technical acumen and problem-solving skills throughout his various roles in engineering and technical support.
Expertise and Specialization
With over 30 years of experience in engineering and technical support, Michel Hanns has specialized in both technical support and project management within the lighting control industry. His knowledge extends across European and African markets, where he has focused on system sales engineering, helping clients implement advanced lighting solutions.