Karen Damhuis

Karen Damhuis is a highly experienced mechanical engineer currently serving as the Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nedap Livestock Management since January 2021. Previously, Karen worked as a Senior Engineer at PCV Group from December 2018 to November 2020, where responsibilities included comprehensive product development from client intake to manufacturing readiness. Earlier experience includes product development roles at PI Development, where contributions spanned from strategic brainstorming to 3D CAD engineering, design detailing, and production drawing creation. Karen began professional career as a Designer/Engineer at Stevens idé partners, focusing on product development for industry and high-tech machines, with internship experience in R&D at Auping and multiple companies. Educational credentials include two Bachelor's degrees from Saxion University of Applied Sciences in Technische Bedrijfskunde and Industrieel Product Ontwerpen.