Burkhard Winkler

Burkhard has been developing concepts for new machines and systems at Freiberg Instruments for 5 years, based on customer problems. This also includes costing and preparing quotations. He is responsible for the technical support of major projects, customer communication, and creates product specifications and catalogs. If necessary, he also takes on service activities and quality control. Burkhard is versatile and we are happy to have him in #TeamFI.

Burkhard, tell us about your first touchpoint with FI.

I was a supplier to Freiberg Instruments for mechanics, design and components. I quickly realized that FI was the perfect place for me to drive challenging projects forward and work with international customers on an equal footing.

What skills should a new colleague in your department have?

Clearly: good customer communication, openness and curiosity for innovation are essential. You shouldn't ignore problems, but actively tackle them. In addition, specialist training or experience in this area is of course helpful.

What do you associate with our guiding principle, “Driven by Innovation”?

Innovation is at the heart of our work. I love developing creative solutions and breaking new ground to meet our customers' needs.
What else do you want to achieve with FI in the future?

From a customer perspective, reliability is crucial. I want to improve our high standards even further, take on even more responsibility and never shy away from a challenge.

What are you particularly proud of?

I came up with the idea for the Ingot XRD Wire Saw, which immediately convinced our customers. This machine takes the accuracy of wafer sawing to a new level that is unique in the world and is now being produced in small series. It is already being used in production at a leading silicon manufacturer - a special moment in my career.