Jacco's Journey at Moba

Grew up with technology, went on to become a team leader

Jacco van den Brink developed an interest in technology at an early age. With three brothers who all work in the technical field, choosing a technical education was a natural choice. Yet it wasn’t until he joined Moba that Jacco truly discovered where his strengths lie. What began as an internship at age 17 grew into a career in which he gradually worked his way up to become the Electronics team leader.

First Work Experience by Microcar
At age 17, Jacco drove from Ederveen to Barneveld in his microcar for his internship at Moba. He first joined the company while pursuing his MBO-4 degree in Industrial Products and Systems (Mechatronics). His brother was doing a higher vocational education (HBO) internship there at the time, which made the decision easier. He enjoyed his first stint so much that he actually wanted to stay. “I was bummed that my six-month internship was coming to an end, because with a BOL program, you have to go back to school afterward.” In the end, an exception was made, and he was allowed to complete his final (graduation) internship at Moba as well. Jacco enjoyed doing his graduation project here because he received excellent guidance. He set up his project entirely on his own from start to finish: from drawing in Eplan to welding, assembling, and testing. “That allowed me to further discover what suits me best.”

Jacco van den Brink

A place where you really learn the trade

At Moba, Jacco worked in various roles, from frame construction to Contiflow conveyor systems, but at Elektro, it felt right from the start. “I enjoyed building control panels the most.” What stood out to him most was the atmosphere. Young and old work together and help each other. “Here, you really get the time to learn the trade.” At Elektro, you can start small—for example, with push-button panels—and then work your way up to large and complex systems, such as a main control panel for a PX egg-sorting system.

Step by step, we've grown

Jacco’s journey at Moba shows how you can advance if you seize opportunities. He progressed from intern to skilled technician, then to all-around technician, expert, and is now a team leader. “If you prove yourself, you can really advance here.” That growth happened gradually. He was given more and more responsibility and took on new tasks step by step. “That’s how you naturally slip into the role.”

From a tangle of wires to a clear overview

The first time you stand in front of a control cabinet, you think, “Oh, so many wires—it’s such a complicated puzzle; I don’t understand any of it.” But with experience, you learn to understand the system, and the puzzle becomes clear. From building to testing, you go through the entire process. “That’s exactly what makes the work fun. You build something from start to finish and see that it works.”

New Role, New Development

Jacco is now a team leader, a role in which he continues to grow. He learns a lot by observing his own manager and fellow team leaders, and by gaining experience. “How to interact with people and get them on board—you learn that along the way. Leadership is a skill you learn through experience, but it also has to come naturally to you. I was always the captain on the soccer team, which taught me how to interact with people and take the lead.” His future? Open-ended, but ambitious. “I hope to keep moving forward; it depends on what comes my way.”

“I was bummed that my internship was over; I really just wanted to stay here.”

Just do it!

For Jacco, the joy comes from the combination of technology and his colleagues. “We build many different systems and never stand still. We’re always looking to move forward.” Innovation plays an important role in this. For example, the department uses digital tools and smart wiring when building panels, making the work smarter and more efficient all the time. “But let’s not forget the team. Working together and helping each other to improve.”

If anyone is unsure about working at Moba, Jacco is clear: “Just go for it! If you prove yourself, there are plenty of opportunities here to advance. And you’ll never stop learning here.”

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