Jan Wegner
About Jan Wegner
Jan Wegner is a Projektleiter Automation and Robotics at SSI SCHÄFER since 2021, with a background in aviation and engineering from various roles at Lufthansa and other organizations. He has a degree in Air Transport Technology and Logistics and a passion for travel and aircraft.
Work at SSI SCHÄFER
Jan Wegner has been employed at SSI SCHÄFER as a Projektleiter Automation and Robotics since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing projects related to automation and robotics solutions. His work contributes to the development and implementation of advanced technologies in logistics and material handling.
Previous Experience at Lufthansa Cargo AG
Jan Wegner has extensive experience with Lufthansa Cargo AG, where he held multiple roles. He began as an intern in engineering in 2013, followed by a sales internship in Atlanta, Georgia. He progressed to become a Degree candidate and then a StartCargo Management Trainee from 2015 to 2016. He later served as a Senior Manager in Business Development and as a Project Engineer and Project Lead at Lufthansa Technik AG from 2017 to 2021.
Educational Background
Jan Wegner studied Air Transport Technology and Logistics at Technische Universität Dresden, achieving a Graduate Engineer (Dip.-Ing.) from 2008 to 2014. He furthered his education by studying Aviation Management at Loughborough University in 2012-2013. More recently, he completed a program in Digital Transformation Management at AKAD University from 2020 to 2021.
Internship Experience
Jan Wegner has completed several internships that have shaped his career. He interned at DLR in the field of research in 2011 and gained practical experience at Lufthansa Cargo AG in both engineering and sales. These internships provided him with a solid foundation in the aviation and logistics sectors.
Personal Interests and Travel Plans
Jan Wegner has a strong enthusiasm for aircraft, which influences his professional motivation. He enjoys traveling and discovering new cultures, with plans to visit South Africa, Mongolia, and the Faroer Islands. He also enjoys exploring Europe in a brand-new Bulli.