13 Nov 2024 DOK-ING was Platinum Sponsor of Career Days of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture
WITH THE ENDORSEMENT OF FSB CAREER DAYS, DOK-ING CONTRIBUTES TO FOSTERING INNOVATION AND SUPPORTING EDUCATION TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Zagreb, Croatia, 4-9th of November 2024 – DOK-ING participated in the Career Days of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and and Naval Architecture, held from November 4-9, 2024. As a platinum sponsor of the Faculty’s 105th anniversary, DOK-ING once again shared its support for many talented students pursuing careers in engineering.
Among the 37 prominent companies in the Croatian economy that supported this year’s edition of FSB Career Days, DOK-ING’s booth was the most occupied one, gathering the sympathy of over 2,000 students, including 120 high schoolers. At the booth, DOK-ING’s dedicated team of 20 engineers welcomed curious individuals who were keen on learning more about the company, its culture, available student jobs, and internship programs.
Amidst the crowds at the booth, DOK-ING’s presentation, held in one of the largest lecture halls at the Faculty, was also was fully packed. Students were filling the room to capacity, with many impatiently requesting additional seating just to be part of the session. The audience was fully engaged, eagerly absorbing insights into the full development process and learning about the challenges the company overcomes to bring each innovation to life.
„As a pioneer in the developing and manufacturing of special purpose, life-saving robotic systems, DOK-ING truly sets a benchmark for the future of engineering. We are happy to share our practical experience so that we can all learn and grow together.“- empathized DOK-ING’s Head of Research and Development, Valentino Hodak and continued: „It was a breathtaking scene to see such a large, young crowd gathered at DOK-ING’s presentation, all united by a mutual interest in the future of robotics. During the lecture, I was inspired by these young minds as they eagerly learned about the structure of our R&D department, our development process, our collaboration with external stakeholders, and the challenges we face in product development.”
Due to high interest in the company, DOK-ING took part in the“FSB100: Career Speed Dating” mini event, offering a diverse group of candidates the opportunity to engage one-on-one with DOK-ING’s knowledgeable experts in military engineering, counter-terrorism, emergency response, CBRNe, and underground mining, to explore whether a career in these fields is the right fit for them.
The FSB Career Days also served as a warm welcome for the fourth convocation of the Economic Council, the Dean’s advisory body. This inaugural meeting brings together the newly elected leadership for the 2024-2027 period. Among the elected Economic Council members in managerial roles at companies that collaborate with the Faculty on research, development, and professional projects—and that employ FSB alumni—is DOK-ING’s Board Member Ante Bakić.
„Since my college days, I’ve always felt a strong connection to the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture. After graduating, I even worked there for 11 years,“ shared DOK-ING Board Member Ante Bakić, as newly elected vice president of the economic council. He added: „Over time, I felt a growing desire to try my hand in the business world, which eventually became too strong to ignore. Leaving the university wasn’t easy—it’s a great environment where you feel truly at home. Working at DOK-ING reminds me of my days at FSB. Here, we offer young engineering students the chance to learn and pursue their passion for making a positive impact. I’ve always aimed to maintain close cooperation with the Faculty, and I intend to continue doing so in the future.”
On this occasion, DOK-ING received a certificate of appreciation for its contribution to FSB’s professional practice courses. During the 2023/2024 academic year, DOK-ING welcomed a total of 14 students for internships, establishing itself as a crucial partner of FSB within the industry. DOK-ING remains committed to fostering innovation and supporting education to shape the future of mechanical engineering, while looking forward to new opportunities for collaboration with the Faculty.
Established in 1919, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture (FAMENA) at the University of Zagreb is the leading institution in the Republic of Croatia in terms of scientific research, education and expertise in the fields of mechanical engineering, naval architecture, aeronautical engineering, and more recently one of the leaders in mechatronics and robotics. It provides teaching excellence in engineering sciences educating future engineers in the area of high-tech and knowledge-intensive industries.
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DOK-ING is an engineering powerhouse of heavy-duty robotics & autonomous systems. The company is an international market leader and has more than 80% of the market share in more than 40 countries globally. The headquarter is in the Croatian capital Zagreb, and, besides the European office, DOK-ING is incorporated on the following continents: North America, Africa & Asia. In more than 30 years of being in the business, the company has been recognized for changing the industrial landscape with its innovative approach and won many international “doing business and industrial” awards in innovations and technologies.
In a few words, by integrating its own innovations and new technologies, develops and manufactures robotic and autonomous systems to protect human lives & property in dull, dirty and dangerous environments, known to responders, primarily in Military Engineering, CBRNe, Counter Terrorism, Emergency Response & Underground Mining.
