The Switch
Markus Silventoinen is an accomplished mechanical engineering professional with extensive experience in technical sales support, product management, and R&D activities, particularly in the field of rotating electrical machines. Currently serving as Manager of Mechanical Engineering and Product Manager for Solid-Rotor Machines at The Switch since October 2018, Markus is responsible for managing and developing the Solid-Rotor machine portfolio and leading R&D efforts. Prior engagement includes serving as a Mechanical Engineer at Aurelia Turbines, focusing on the design and development of small-scale gas turbines, and holding various engineering roles at The Switch from April 2008 to April 2016, including Senior Development Engineer and Technical Account Manager. Markus started a career as a Roller Mechanic at UPM Kymmene Oyj and holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Technology from South Carelia Polytechnic, supplemented by an exchange program at Arkansas State University.
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The Switch
The Switch engages in the design, development, manufacture, and supply of megawatt-class permanent magnet generator and full-power converter solutions for wind power and other renewable energy applications in Finland and internationally. The company offers megawatt-class generator and converter packages for wind power applications; solar cell powerconverters/inverters; fuel cell inverters; variable speed gensets; and industrial electric drive trains. It also provides field services, including commissioning, preventive maintenance, field analysis, and component replacement; spare parts; and training and technical support services. The Switch Engineering Oy was formerly known as Rotatek Finland Oy and changed its name to The Switch Engineering Oy in December 2006. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Vantaa, Finland with an additional office in Chennai, India. It has production facilities in Lappeenranta and Vaasa, Finland; Beijing and Lu'an, China; Barcelona, Spain; Hamburg, Germany; and Hudson, New Hampshire.