Annie Lacombe: Head of Engineering at MGA Thermal

Annie Lacombe, Head of Engineering at MGA Thermal, shares her path from a modest background to working in oil and gas, food manufacturing, and defense industries across multiple continents. Annie opens up about the challenges of being a woman in male-dominated industries, and how a mentor made a difference. 

In this episode, Annie dives into MGA Thermal’s groundbreaking technology that uses aluminium phase-change to store thermal energy, addressing a critical gap in industrial decarbonisation. As both a migrant engineer and working mother, Annie offers valuable insights on building networks in a new country, negotiating fair compensation, and achieving work-life balance through hybrid work arrangements. You won’t want to miss her advice for young engineers, including her two guiding principles: know your engineering rules of thumb, and only say what it is kind and necessary. A must listen for engineers of all career stages.

Creators and Guests

Host

Melinda Sietsma

Senior Engineering Recruiter

What is Engineering Success | A NTP Podcast?

Welcome to Engineering Success! This NTP podcast features some of the brightest engineering and manufacturing minds in the Hunter region and beyond. Join us for insightful conversations with the folks behind the region's most exciting projects.

We'll dive into their career stories, the challenges they've faced, and the awesome tech they're working on. Whether you're in the industry or just curious, Engineering Success will give you a peek into the vibrant world of local engineering and manufacturing. Tune in and get inspired!