The current profile of the engineer based on the evolution of his professional skills (#1006)

Authors

Fernández-Arias, Pablo

Barrientos-Fernández, Amelia

Antón-Sancho, Álvaro

Melgarejo-Solis, Ronald

Vergara-Rodríguez, Diego

Abstract

The advancement and growth of engineering and high technology make it necessary to have highly specialized and qualified engineering professionals in both professional skills and personal skills. Engineers have a general training that qualifies them for professional practice in practically all the technical areas of all types of companies, both in the resolution of technical problems posed, and in the design and implementation of new technologies in the different productive processes, however, throughout their professional career they must acquire new competencies and skills that allow them to develop different professional challenges. In this research, an exploratory and descriptive study is carried out with the purpose of developing a taxonomy of the different profiles of engineers based on the evolution of their experience, digital competence and soft skills throughout their career. professional. Engineer 4.0 represents the convergence of traditional technical engineering skills with a deep understanding and mastery of emerging digital technologies.