For International Women in Engineering Day 2026, Dyson engineers from around the world share the experiences that shaped their careers, the achievements they are most proud of and what this year’s theme – Engineering Intelligence – means to them.
Long before a Dyson product reaches consumers, it has been tested, refined and redesigned countless times. Behind that process are the engineers who never stop asking how things can work better.
We asked some of our engineers where that problem-solving mindset first came from.
From dismantling barbie dolls to watching parents fix broken household items, their responses show that an enthusiasm for how things work can begin in unexpected places:
Low Chen Nyeow, Design Manager: “When I was very young, my mum loved to fix things that were broken instead of throwing them away. I used to love watching her. It was really satisfying to see how she could make things work or improve certain designs to make our lives easier.”
Zhe Yong Teyo, Senior Engineer, Advanced NPD: “I think my interest started when I was a kid and my parents would give me Barbie dolls. To my parents’ surprise, they would always end up with broken legs or broken arms because I would just have to tear them apart to see how the joints worked inside.”
Those early interests have since evolved into successful careers working on products that are enjoyed by millions of consumers worldwide.
These are the career milestones that have stood out the most:
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Low Chen Nyeow, Design Manager: “I launched the Dyson Airstrait™ globally in New York, alongside Sir James Dyson. That was my first time unveiling the project I'd been working on for years to the whole world.”
Zhe Yong Teyo, Senior Engineer, Advanced NPD: “My team got the chance to pitch our projects directly to Sir James Dyson. At the end of the session, he actually called us inventors – which, from a world-renowned inventor with a book called ‘Invention’, means a lot. That specific recognition was a defining moment for my career.”
This year's INWED theme celebrates the expertise that engineers bring to solving complex challenges. For Dyson engineers, Engineering Intelligence means different things:
Zarina Presingular, Lead Manufacturing Engineer: “It's not just about solving problems, but solving the right problems in a way that creates real impact.”
Zhe Yong Teyo, Senior Engineer, Advanced NPD: “Engineering Intelligence means bridging the gap between advanced technology and human empathy.”
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Dyson is lucky to benefit from the minds of many brilliant female engineers. However, women in STEM still face many barriers.
Our engineers share one piece of advice to other women who are keen to pursue a career in engineering:
Emily Blance, NPI Design Engineer: “It can sometimes feel intimidating to speak up and give your opinion, but in my experience, the best engineering is done through collaboration, and the best collaboration comes from a variety of viewpoints.”
Zarina Presingular, Lead Manufacturing Engineer: “Speak up and trust your ideas. You don't need to wait until you feel 100% ready. Your perspective already adds value.”
Zhe Yong Teyo, Senior Engineer, Advanced NPD: “Treat every failed test as a necessary step towards a breakthrough.”
Xyrille Angelie Belega, Design Engineer, NPD: “Don’t be afraid to take up space and let your ideas be known.”
