Rita Burger, Manufacturing Engineer, Phoenix Contact

I work as a Manufacturing Engineer with 3 years of experience in the industry. I hold a degree in Electrical Engineering from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. My expertise includes programming and system design, specifically focused on electrical testing for manufacturing purposes.
Originally from South Africa with Afrikaans as my home language. I competed as a professional swimmer for South Africa and later moved to the United Stated to pursue higher education and continued to compete as a collegiate athlete.
With a passion for both engineering and sports, I am excited to contribute to STEM initiatives, help inspire future generations to explore careers in science and technology.