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Career development — TDK is your place to thrive your career

We want to create a pleasant and productive working environment in which you can show commitment and also be creative. That's why we take your ideas and concerns very seriously, so that you can develop your potential freely.

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How we advance your career at TDK.

Regular employee and feedback meetings offer many opportunities for career planning and promotion as well as training and further education opportunities.

Off-the-job trainings

In regular feedback and appraisal meetings with your line manager, we plan the next step in your career together with you and define training and development opportunities to help you find your way and progress within the company.

2LEAD Self: Your strength lies in your calm and seasoned expertise! Your knowledge and reliability are highly valued by all. In times of rapid change, leadership and collaboration also evolve. Embrace this opportunity for self-reflection and enhance your skills with cutting-edge management tools to stay ahead and polish your leadership style.

2LEAD People: As a fresh decision-maker and motivator, you've already achieved remarkable results. Now, in your first management role, you face the exciting challenge of leading your team while keeping an eye on your goals and unlocking your team's potential. Embrace this journey and inspire growth!

2LEAD Business: You excel at nurturing strengths, evident in your team's feedback. Equally crucial is your strategic focus on organizational performance and efficiency. Reflecting on your role and conducting in-depth analysis are key elements of your journey. Embrace these insights and drive success!

Experienced leadership

Your calm and expertise are your strengths, and your team values you for it. Embrace the rapid changes in leadership and cooperation with self-reflection and state-of-the-art management tools to refine and enhance your impact!

Negotiation workshop

In this exciting training, you'll discover how to approach complex negotiation situations with confidence and poise. Through engaging case studies, you'll develop effective techniques and strategies to negotiate on equal footing, no matter how challenging the circumstances. You'll also have the opportunity to reflect on and enhance your public image. Get ready to elevate your negotiation skills to the next level!

Territorial Career Development Program (TCDP)

The Territorial Career Development Program (TCDP) of TDK is shaping its next leaders. Since 2018, the TCDP has had an international focus – from Greater China, Asia and Japan to the Americas and Europe. It promotes not only leadership skills, but also the commitment and professional development of talented team members. This creates strong connections and partnerships between TDK employees from different cultural backgrounds in different locations all around the world.

Global Management Program (GMP)

Through targeted leadership workshops, we aim to cultivate a strong leadership mindset and awareness, empowering our team members to thrive. Additionally, we focus on improving transversal competencies, ensuring our workforce is well-equipped to excel in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Global Executive Management Program (GEMP)

GEMP has been dedicated to harnessing the power of diversity while establishing itself as a leading force for change within the industry. The program focuses on identifying and managing innovations that contribute to effective business development strategies, fostering stronger connections and collaboration among TDK Group companies and corporate functions. By embodying the TDK United spirit at all hierarchical levels, GEMP supports TDK in its mission to cultivate a resilient organization. Through the deployment of exceptional leadership that transcends borders and cultures, GEMP inspires teams to navigate challenges and seize opportunities, ultimately driving the company toward a more robust future.

TDK network & development opportunities

In our Learning & Development area, you'll find a wide range of offerings and learning formats designed to help you acquire cross-functional skills or deepen your knowledge with like-minded colleagues.

Clear development goals

As an employee, you have the autonomy to set your own learning goals and choose the formats that best suit you. You know where your development opportunities lie and how you learn best.

At TDK, we see learning as a lifelong journey. We are committed to supporting you on this path, helping you discover and enhance your strengths, and develop the skills you need. Our aim is to enable you to build your competencies in a way that aligns with your personal and professional needs.

Do you have questions or suggestions for a learning topic or format? We invite you to contribute. Our team is here to support you in all aspects of Learning & Development

Embrace the journey of growth with TDK, where your development is our priority.


Employees about their job at TDK

Our employees will take you on their journey through their time and their job at TDK. They will give you exciting first-hand insights into their development, their tasks and also the challenges that an international company like TDK brings with it. Let them inspire you – maybe your personal story will soon be here too?

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Dyego Krause

Head of Industrial Engineering, Johor Bahru

“I started my career 13 years ago as Process Technician in Brazil. After 3 years, I moved to Zhuhai as Process Engineering Manager, working for different Business Groups and departments. In 2021 I took over as Head of Mechanical Innovation Department. One year later I moved to Malaysia as Head of Industrial Engineering at Johor Bahru. I like to work in an international environment with different cultures, multi-disciplinary teams and I feel excited with new challenges, that I see as an opportunity for growing and learning.”

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Rocío Caracena

Digital Marketing & Communication Manager, Munich/Málaga

“In 2019, I started my internship in the Product Marketing department at TDK Málaga. That was the beginning of an adventure that would lead me to move to Munich two years later. There, I joined the Corporate Communications department, where I have continued to develop professionally and personally. Currently, I am still part of the CC team, working remotely from Malaga. I love being able to work in an environment where you get to know other cultures, teamwork is encouraged, it’s flexible, new challenges are proposed and I continue to learn every day.”

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Frederico Knorr

Chief Operating Officer Piezo & Protection Devices Business Group, Deutschlandsberg

“I started my career 25 years ago as Process Technician in Brazil. After three years, I moved to Spain as Development Engineer, later to China as Operations Director and after that to India. In 2015 I took over the responsibility for the production site Zhuhai FTZ in China as CEO. Since last year I moved back to Europe as the COO of the Piezo & Protection Devices Business Group. My aim is to steadily improve the overall operational performance, the quality of processes and products as well as the productivity of the Business Group. Every day I enjoy very much the drive from Graz to the factory and back – the fact that we are not located in an urban area gives me the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful landscape in Styria and listen to good music. As you can see, there is a world open to you at TDK Electronics to become whatever you want, anywhere!”

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