The sema team

Thomas Wehrhahn - Electrical design, hardware

Even while studying to become an electrical engineer, Thomas Wehrhahn knew that his passion belonged to the IT sector. So what could be more natural than choosing to focus on IT? The 62-year-old is responsible for the packaging technology hardware in the electrical design department at sema; in addition, he manages the company’s entire IT system. At sema, he particularly likes his wide range of activities with diverse projects. ‘My tasks cannot always be planned and that is exactly what I like about my work – the challenging variety, away from monotony, – says Thomas Wehrhahn. To keep up to date, he relies on further training, which is enormously important, especially in the IT sector, says the IT specialist. To feel comfortable he needs a coherent working environment, colleagues who pull together, exciting work content and an adequate salary – this is exactly what he finds at sema. In his leisure time, he is passionate about photography.

Rolf Breuker - Sales Manager

Since 2017, Rolf Breuker has been supporting the tube bar technology business unit as Sales Manager. His working life has been diverse and extremely varied: apprenticeship as heating engineer, NC application specialist, industrial master metal, lecturer at the CNC center. What appeals to him about sema is the collegial cohesion among colleagues and the supportive teamwork. He also finds the always open doors and the cooperation with the management positive. Rolf Breuker is absolutely convinced of the metal technology products he sells – which is why the 65-year-old is far from thinking about quitting. In his many years in the business, he has seldom experienced such a collaborative attitude toward customers, with a “nothing is impossible” mentality. We dare to do a lot and develop the products together with our customers from the very beginning, as each machine is individual. Accompanying a project from the first meeting to the installation in the production hall is really a lot of fun, says Rolf Breuker. Asked about his hobby, he brightly talks about his three grandchildren, with whom he cares for a small pet zoo.

Alexander Pries - Service and spare parts

When it comes to spare parts and service, Alexander Pries is the right person to contact at sema.
He has been working for both business units – Metal and Packaging Technology – since April 2017.
He is also responsible for the ams ERP system.
After training as an industrial clerk, Alex Pries already worked in spare parts sales, which he says is exactly the right job for the 40-year-old.

In short – Alex Pries has found the right job and enjoys going to work.
His free time belongs to his family and a special hobby: American football. As a big fan, he sometimes spends a day or two of his vacation on it.

Kai Danielmeier - Design department

Kai Danielmeier was granted two years’ leave from sema for his further training as a technician, because further training is at the top of his professional goals list.
Proud and relieved, the 28-year-old started his career with a state examination in mechanical engineering in his pocket – in addition to his training as a technical product designer in machine and plant engineering.
Since 2016, he has been working at sema in the design department in the packaging technology division and designs secondary machines for the food industry.
In his private life, he likes things to be fast-paced; skateboarding is his great hobby, where things are fast and sporty.

Tim Schultz - Head of Service and Commissioning

Tim Schultz has an interesting resume. He started his career at sema in 2010 as a field service engineer in the packaging technology division. Meanwhile, the certified energy electronics technician is head of the service and commissioning department. However, with an interruption, which he also used for further training to become a technician (electrical engineering, specializing in automation). The 38-year-old has a lot of passion for the type of secondary packaging machinery as well as the industry itself. Tim Schultz sees himself as part of the whole, with a great sense of belonging. He appreciates the trust placed in him and the freedom he has at sema. For him, his team means not only working jointly, but rather a supportive positive-creative togetherness. He enjoys his free time most with his wife and daughte

Philip Marks - Service technician

As a field service technician, Philip Marks travels all over the world – which is exactly what the 34-year-old likes about his job.
The trained electronics technician for industrial engineering has been part of the sema team since 2015.
He sets up machines for the Packaging Technology division, commissions them, trains and instructs the relevant operating personnel.
He finds the short lines of communication at sema positive; supervisors are always available and personal concerns, such as important appointments, are taken into account.

Maike Rauer - Procurement

Maike Rauer has been part of the operational sema procurement team since June 2018, focusing on the packaging technology division. In addition, the trained industrial clerk has also taken on strategic purchasing issues. Sema is the ideal employer for Maike Rauer because she has what makes a company successful here – short decision-making paths. She also appreciates her modern workplace, flexible working hours and the helpfulness of her colleagues. I’m involved right from the product development stage, which is the only way I can keep track of the best products and suppliers,” says the 30-year-old. Privately, she has been involved in the volunteer fire department since childhood, first in the youth fire department and later in duties; her entire family is very committed there. Otherwise, she loves riding out with her horse.

Martin Eckernkamp - Service and spare parts area

Martin Eckernkamp has been part of the sema team since February 2016. As a trained wholesale and export merchant, the young father of two daughters started his sema career in assembly planning and preparation, and moved to the service and spare parts area in 2020. ‘What attracts to me is the broad and varied range of tasks. I have to maintain an overview and still be able to react quickly and flexibly when it comes to short-term applications at customer’s site,’ says Martin Eckernkamp. To feel comfortable, he needs flat hierarchies and flexibility, such as home office or flexitime – which is exactly what sema offers. The 31-year-old answers the question about his hobbies with a smile and proudly shows photos of his family, which also includes a dog. He furthermore likes cooking and gaming to relax.