International Women in Engineering Day is a worldwide initiative that highlights and celebrates the impact women have made—and continue to make—in shaping the world through engineering. In a field where men have traditionally outnumbered women, this day serves both as a celebration of progress and a powerful call to action to create a more inclusive, diverse, and forward-thinking future.
At Logitech, we recognize that diversity is essential to driving true innovation. Women in engineering are not just breaking barriers—they are forging new paths, solving complex problems, and contributing significantly to technological advancement and team collaboration. Today, we pay tribute to the remarkable achievements and tenacity of women engineers while encouraging continued dialogue and action toward equal opportunity and representation.
First launched in 2014 by the Women’s Engineering Society in the UK, International Women in Engineering Day celebrates the strides made by women in this sector while underscoring the continued need for progress. More than just recognition, the movement is about empowerment—encouraging girls and young women to see themselves as the engineers, leaders, and innovators of tomorrow.
To mark the occasion, we’re highlighting the voices of three brilliant Logitech engineers—Laleh Makarem, Eileen Wu, and Meena Ramani—who are challenging the norms and showing what it truly means to thrive in engineering. Their journeys reflect the realities of a career in STEM: the challenges, the triumphs, and the power of perseverance.
What does being a woman in engineering mean to you?
Eileen: It means showing up not just for yourself, but for the next generation of engineers who need to see that they belong. It’s about resilience in the face of obstacles and the satisfaction of knowing your work is contributing to something greater—building technologies and ideas that shape our future.
What advice would you give to girls studying STEM or women aspiring to enter engineering?
Laleh: Step into engineering with confidence, curiosity, and determination. Surround yourself with people who uplift and motivate you—or build your own community if needed! Be bold about your interests and don’t shy away from expressing your ideas. Most importantly, never forget that your potential is defined by your abilities, not your gender.
Can you share a career milestone or project you're especially proud of?
Laleh: Co-founding the TinyML Switzerland community is a highlight for me. We created a platform for professionals and researchers to exchange ideas and drive innovation in ultra-low-power machine learning. Through hackathons, workshops, and demonstrations, we’ve helped advance the practical use of Edge AI—AI that runs directly on devices like keyboards, mice, and headsets, right at the source of data.
What does your day-to-day work look like? Can you share some recent projects?
Meena: I lead the Digital Signal Processing and Machine Learning team at Logitech. We develop audio processing algorithms for a variety of hardware products—from gaming headsets to conference room mics. Our focus is on improving audio quality—both how users sound through microphones and what they hear through speakers. A recent project I’m proud of is the 48 kHz Embedded Bluevoice Microphone for the new G522 gaming headset.
What inspired your journey into engineering?
Eileen: My interest began with a curiosity about how materials impact daily life. Studying chemistry made me appreciate the potential for materials to solve real-world challenges, whether through innovation, functionality, or sustainability. That curiosity naturally evolved into a passion for engineering.
Laleh: I was drawn to math and physics early on, and engineering felt like the perfect way to channel those interests into solving meaningful problems.
Meena: My upbringing in a family that valued education fueled my fascination with how technology works—especially satellites! That interest led me to study Electronics and Communication Engineering. While pursuing my master’s at the University of Florida, my research in Computational Neuro-Engineering sparked a deep interest in biologically inspired signal processing. That passion continued through my PhD on Hearing and Speech Enhancement, and I’ve been immersed in audio processing ever since.
At Logitech, we recognize that diversity is essential to driving true innovation. Women in engineering are not just breaking barriers—they are forging new paths, solving complex problems, and contributing significantly to technological advancement and team collaboration. Today, we pay tribute to the remarkable achievements and tenacity of women engineers while encouraging continued dialogue and action toward equal opportunity and representation.
First launched in 2014 by the Women’s Engineering Society in the UK, International Women in Engineering Day celebrates the strides made by women in this sector while underscoring the continued need for progress. More than just recognition, the movement is about empowerment—encouraging girls and young women to see themselves as the engineers, leaders, and innovators of tomorrow.
To mark the occasion, we’re highlighting the voices of three brilliant Logitech engineers—Laleh Makarem, Eileen Wu, and Meena Ramani—who are challenging the norms and showing what it truly means to thrive in engineering. Their journeys reflect the realities of a career in STEM: the challenges, the triumphs, and the power of perseverance.
What does being a woman in engineering mean to you?
Eileen: It means showing up not just for yourself, but for the next generation of engineers who need to see that they belong. It’s about resilience in the face of obstacles and the satisfaction of knowing your work is contributing to something greater—building technologies and ideas that shape our future.
What advice would you give to girls studying STEM or women aspiring to enter engineering?
Laleh: Step into engineering with confidence, curiosity, and determination. Surround yourself with people who uplift and motivate you—or build your own community if needed! Be bold about your interests and don’t shy away from expressing your ideas. Most importantly, never forget that your potential is defined by your abilities, not your gender.
Can you share a career milestone or project you're especially proud of?
Laleh: Co-founding the TinyML Switzerland community is a highlight for me. We created a platform for professionals and researchers to exchange ideas and drive innovation in ultra-low-power machine learning. Through hackathons, workshops, and demonstrations, we’ve helped advance the practical use of Edge AI—AI that runs directly on devices like keyboards, mice, and headsets, right at the source of data.
What does your day-to-day work look like? Can you share some recent projects?
Meena: I lead the Digital Signal Processing and Machine Learning team at Logitech. We develop audio processing algorithms for a variety of hardware products—from gaming headsets to conference room mics. Our focus is on improving audio quality—both how users sound through microphones and what they hear through speakers. A recent project I’m proud of is the 48 kHz Embedded Bluevoice Microphone for the new G522 gaming headset.
What inspired your journey into engineering?
Eileen: My interest began with a curiosity about how materials impact daily life. Studying chemistry made me appreciate the potential for materials to solve real-world challenges, whether through innovation, functionality, or sustainability. That curiosity naturally evolved into a passion for engineering.
Laleh: I was drawn to math and physics early on, and engineering felt like the perfect way to channel those interests into solving meaningful problems.
Meena: My upbringing in a family that valued education fueled my fascination with how technology works—especially satellites! That interest led me to study Electronics and Communication Engineering. While pursuing my master’s at the University of Florida, my research in Computational Neuro-Engineering sparked a deep interest in biologically inspired signal processing. That passion continued through my PhD on Hearing and Speech Enhancement, and I’ve been immersed in audio processing ever since.