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Experiencing a sense of purpose and belonging

Carolin and Yinghong share how Infineon’s vision and culture empower them to shape the future

25 years Infineon
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5 min read

May 29, 2025

Carolin is Chief of Staff to the Chief Digital and Sustainability Officer at Infineon (CDSO). Her journey began with winning a young researchers competition, which earned her access to a cleanroom as a prize. She later studied electrical engineering and worked for five years in development at Infineon. Now, her job is to support the CDSO to drive the two key priorities Infineon is taking on: decarbonization and digitalization.

Portrait of Carolin Kerscher. She is smiling in a dark blazer and beige knitted jumper and looks at the camera. Carolin, with wavy brown hair, brown eyes, and a broad smile that shows her teeth, looks very friendly and approachable. She stands in front of the Infineon Campeon building with green bushes in the background.
Portrait of Carolin Kerscher. She is smiling in a dark blazer and beige knitted jumper and looks at the camera. Carolin, with wavy brown hair, brown eyes, and a broad smile that shows her teeth, looks very friendly and approachable. She stands in front of the Infineon Campeon building with green bushes in the background.
Portrait of Carolin Kerscher. She is smiling in a dark blazer and beige knitted jumper and looks at the camera. Carolin, with wavy brown hair, brown eyes, and a broad smile that shows her teeth, looks very friendly and approachable. She stands in front of the Infineon Campeon building with green bushes in the background.

Decarbonization refers to the process of reducing or completely eliminating carbon dioxide (CO₂) and other greenhouse gas emissions to combat climate change. The company has committed to becoming carbon-neutral by the end of the 2030 fiscal year for all emissions directly produced by Infineon and indirect emissions from the generation of purchased energy. This endeavor requires multiple perspectives – technology, strategy, and people. Carolin’s role is to bring the right people together.

Portrait of Dr. Yinghong Hu in a light pink blouse, laughing and looking to the side. She has shoulder-length black hair with a side fringe, and her eyes are accentuated with dark eyeshadow. She laughs with an open mouth while glancing sideways. Her pink blouse features a button placket and a small bow at the collar. She is wearing gold hoop earrings. The atmosphere is relaxed and cheerful. She is in an office with grey furniture and brown patterned wallpaper.
Portrait of Dr. Yinghong Hu in a light pink blouse, laughing and looking to the side. She has shoulder-length black hair with a side fringe, and her eyes are accentuated with dark eyeshadow. She laughs with an open mouth while glancing sideways. Her pink blouse features a button placket and a small bow at the collar. She is wearing gold hoop earrings. The atmosphere is relaxed and cheerful. She is in an office with grey furniture and brown patterned wallpaper.
Portrait of Dr. Yinghong Hu in a light pink blouse, laughing and looking to the side. She has shoulder-length black hair with a side fringe, and her eyes are accentuated with dark eyeshadow. She laughs with an open mouth while glancing sideways. Her pink blouse features a button placket and a small bow at the collar. She is wearing gold hoop earrings. The atmosphere is relaxed and cheerful. She is in an office with grey furniture and brown patterned wallpaper.

Opportunities to make a difference

But Infineon is going beyond that: Infineon’s products, such as semiconductors for renewable energy systems and electric vehicles, also enable broader societal decarbonization.

Yinghong is a Director of Program Management for MEMS sensors in automotive applications. For her, electromobility and hydrogen are the future. The automotive sensors that Yinghong Hu and her team create keep people safe – both in their cars and in their everyday lives.

Powering some of the most-impactful advancements in sustainability, mobility and security, Infineon is providing the building blocks for a greener, cleaner and smarter tomorrow.

Portrait of Carolin Kerscher interacting with Dr. Yinghong Hu. The focus of the image is on Carolin Kerscher. Only the back of Yinghongs head is visible. Carolin Kerscher is seated at a table, smiling at Yinghong. She is wearing a beige knitted jumper and subtle gold jewelry on her fingers and ears. Her shoulder-length brown wavy hair frames her friendly expression. In the background, a glass phone booth with grey veneer and a wooden panel is visible. The open-plan office reflects a modern and welcoming work atmosphere.
Portrait of Carolin Kerscher interacting with Dr. Yinghong Hu. The focus of the image is on Carolin Kerscher. Only the back of Yinghongs head is visible. Carolin Kerscher is seated at a table, smiling at Yinghong. She is wearing a beige knitted jumper and subtle gold jewelry on her fingers and ears. Her shoulder-length brown wavy hair frames her friendly expression. In the background, a glass phone booth with grey veneer and a wooden panel is visible. The open-plan office reflects a modern and welcoming work atmosphere.
Portrait of Carolin Kerscher interacting with Dr. Yinghong Hu. The focus of the image is on Carolin Kerscher. Only the back of Yinghongs head is visible. Carolin Kerscher is seated at a table, smiling at Yinghong. She is wearing a beige knitted jumper and subtle gold jewelry on her fingers and ears. Her shoulder-length brown wavy hair frames her friendly expression. In the background, a glass phone booth with grey veneer and a wooden panel is visible. The open-plan office reflects a modern and welcoming work atmosphere.

Quality through working together

Innovation isn’t just about new technology – it’s about exploring new ideas and supporting the people who turn these into solutions with a real-world impact. To give ambitious minds the time and space to innovate, facilitating Infineon’s digitalization program is a key part of Carolin’s role. Digitalization simplifies the daily life of employees and customers, so they can spend more time on the creative and impactful part of work.

We at Infineon have a willingness to experiment, the courage to fail and the determination to keep trying until it’s right. By learning from one another and supporting fresh perspectives, we are laying the ground for a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Dr. Yinghong Hu and Carolin Kerscher walk through a large, bright hallway, looking at each other while talking with their hands held in front of their bodies. Carolin is wearing a dark blazer over a beige knitted jumper, paired with dark jeans. She has shoulder-length wavy brown hair. Yinghong is dressed in loose grey suit trousers, a dark green blazer, and a pink blouse with a bow at the collar. She has straight black hair.
Dr. Yinghong Hu and Carolin Kerscher walk through a large, bright hallway, looking at each other while talking with their hands held in front of their bodies. Carolin is wearing a dark blazer over a beige knitted jumper, paired with dark jeans. She has shoulder-length wavy brown hair. Yinghong is dressed in loose grey suit trousers, a dark green blazer, and a pink blouse with a bow at the collar. She has straight black hair.
Dr. Yinghong Hu and Carolin Kerscher walk through a large, bright hallway, looking at each other while talking with their hands held in front of their bodies. Carolin is wearing a dark blazer over a beige knitted jumper, paired with dark jeans. She has shoulder-length wavy brown hair. Yinghong is dressed in loose grey suit trousers, a dark green blazer, and a pink blouse with a bow at the collar. She has straight black hair.

Putting people first

Work should never come at the cost of personal well-being. Supporting both personal and professional growth are indispensable pillars in Infineon's DNA, and we know full well that sometimes life happens. To this end, we support our people with flexible work arrangements, long-term career development and a workplace that values health, family and balance, and a community built on respect, inclusivity and support.

Three infographics about Infineon employees: Left a green-teal pie chart showing 79% mark and text: 79% of Infineon employees feel a strong sense of belonging; Middle a teal-green calendar icon with the label 10 years and text: 10 years – the average tenure for Infineon employees; Right a light blue laptop symbol with WiFi icon and the label Hybrid working, below text: Hybrid working is the favorite working mode for Infineon employees.
Three infographics about Infineon employees: Left a green-teal pie chart showing 79% mark and text: 79% of Infineon employees feel a strong sense of belonging; Middle a teal-green calendar icon with the label 10 years and text: 10 years – the average tenure for Infineon employees; Right a light blue laptop symbol with WiFi icon and the label Hybrid working, below text: Hybrid working is the favorite working mode for Infineon employees.
Three infographics about Infineon employees: Left a green-teal pie chart showing 79% mark and text: 79% of Infineon employees feel a strong sense of belonging; Middle a teal-green calendar icon with the label 10 years and text: 10 years – the average tenure for Infineon employees; Right a light blue laptop symbol with WiFi icon and the label Hybrid working, below text: Hybrid working is the favorite working mode for Infineon employees.
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A teal-colored logo featuring the number 25 in large, stylized lettering. Next to it, the text reads 'Years Infineon Matters to me' in the same color. The logo represents Infineon’s 25th anniversary.
A teal-colored logo featuring the number 25 in large, stylized lettering. Next to it, the text reads 'Years Infineon Matters to me' in the same color. The logo represents Infineon’s 25th anniversary.
A teal-colored logo featuring the number 25 in large, stylized lettering. Next to it, the text reads 'Years Infineon Matters to me' in the same color. The logo represents Infineon’s 25th anniversary.