Meet ABB’s Queena-Xin Ma. Her career in engineering took off right after graduating from university in her native China. With a degree in automation and measurement, she accepted a job at an automation company, a natural choice for someone with her education.
She clearly remembers a pivotal moment from her early days in her first job. She had applied for a role on a team working on a demanding project, only to be told: "This is a job that requires you to forget your gender.”
Looking back, Queena reflects that this was a clear sign that many things still needed to change in the world of engineering.
“This remark gave me the impression that I would have to prove myself - every day. But I accepted the challenge. And because of that, I am where I am today. Was it easy? Absolutely not. Was it worth it? Absolutely yes!”