The company is located in Perth, Western Australia

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IERP: Hofmann
Engineering
Research Report
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4/16/2020

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Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................2
Industrial Research: Hofmann Engineering Pty. Ltd.................................................................2
The nature of work.................................................................................................................2
Use of technology at HE........................................................................................................3
HE’s organisational structure and culture..............................................................................3
Workflow, duties, and responsibilities...................................................................................3
Knowledge and skill requirements for employment at HE....................................................4
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................4
References..................................................................................................................................6

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Introduction
The report is based on an industrial experience research project with the help of conducting
preliminary research on engineering companies whose operations are related to study
engineering discipline during the course. In order to understand and learn the nature of
engineering work, the company chosen is Hofmann Engineering Pty. Ltd. (HE) so that key
requirements for further gaining employment with the HE can be understood thoroughly 1. In
general, the Company HE was founded in the year 1969 2. The company is located in Perth,
Western Australia. The report is going to discuss the nature of work at the HE while
discussing the organizational culture and structure as well. In this way, the paper will
highlight the key engineering job roles at the HE while exploring the use of technology at the
company.
Industrial Research: Hofmann Engineering Pty. Ltd.
The nature of work
The company used to support the electrical equipment needs of the companies and industries
all around the world 3. The nature of work at HE can be defined as the recognized leader in
the field of manufacturing, designing and supplying electrical machines, tools, and supporting
devices. Initially, the company was found in 1969 by two brothers in Germany. They started
a small toolmaking backyard shop in Perth, Australia. When these two brothers saw their
future in gears-making then the company started on a big scale.
Presently, HE is one of the top gear-making companies which operate in the Southern
Hemisphere. It is worth knowing that Hofmann Engineering mainly operates through 5 cities
as well as employs more than 500 Australian workers for gear-making operations 3.
Currently, Erich Hofmann is managing the company’s operations for the last 4 years. The
company is providing quality products in all possible fields of electrical and mechanical
engineering. Specifically, the company is supplying its products in the fields include mining,
transport, energy, defence, engineering services, manufacture, agriculture, and power plants.
Apart from this, the nature of work is indicating that Hofmann's engineers and managers are
continuously working towards the commitment to prime quality in all aspects of HE products,
customer support, and services 4. Hofmann Engineering Pty. Ltd. is currently supplying gear
and engineering products all across Australia, Chile, Peru, Canada, China, and India. In this