Anneke Swierstra
About Anneke Swierstra
Anneke Swierstra is a Mechanical Design Engineer with extensive experience in the automotive industry, currently working at Northvolt since 2020. She has a strong background in mechanical engineering, having completed her Bachelor's and Master's degrees at the Technical University Munich, and has previously held positions at AUDI AG, BMW Group, and TUfast e.V. Racing Team.
Current Role at Northvolt
Anneke Swierstra has been employed as a Mechanical Design Engineer at Northvolt since 2020. In this role, she contributes to the design and development of battery systems, aligning with her passion for electromobility. Northvolt focuses on sustainable battery production, which is a significant aspect of the automotive industry's transition towards electric vehicles.
Previous Experience in the Automotive Industry
Before joining Northvolt, Anneke Swierstra gained valuable experience in the automotive sector through various roles. She completed an internship at AUDI AG in 2015 for four months in Ingolstadt, Germany. Additionally, she worked at BMW Group from 2019 to 2020 on her Master Thesis, further enhancing her expertise in mechanical design engineering.
Involvement with TUfast e.V. Racing Team
Anneke Swierstra was actively involved with the TUfast e.V. Racing Team, where she served as a Developer Accumulator from 2016 to 2017 for eleven months. Prior to this role, she was an active team member from 2015 to 2016 for another eleven months. Her contributions to the racing team provided her with practical experience in mechanical design and teamwork within a competitive environment.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Anneke Swierstra studied Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Munich. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree from 2011 to 2016, followed by a Master of Science degree from 2016 to 2019. This comprehensive education laid the foundation for her career in mechanical design engineering and her focus on electromobility.