In this episode, David Gajdus, EIT Recruitment Manager speaks with Dr. Abdulrahman Shaalan, ECT Industrial Automation Engineering Lecturer about how Industry 4.0 is reshaping engineering careers. They explore the growing global demand for automation professionals, why fewer engineers are entering the field, and how perceptions of modern manufacturing are changing.

Abdul shares practical advice on staying relevant, from building soft skills to taking short, structured courses. While David highlights EIT and ECT’s automation study pathways and the Engineering Jobs Report, which breaks down real job-market trends. A concise, insightful look at the future of automation and engineering education.