What engineering jobs are in demand

What engineering jobs are in demand

Emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, Machine Learning, and Big Data are revolutionizing the way people work—and virtually every industry is being touched. Not surprisingly, then, companies around the world are heavily investing in these technologies, not only to power business growth today but also in the hopes of finding innovative applications that will be drivers of value in the future. This year alone, investment in AI and related technologies is

expected to reach $19.1 billion, and the pace of that investment is only expected to

increase going

forward.

Hot Jobs in Engineering

Engineering opportunities across the board are expected to grow seven percent nationwide by 2026, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). But demand for some roles is increasing faster than for others. Here are the five hottest engineering jobs currently on the market.

Robotics engineers. Make way for robots…and the people who build them. In 2016 IFR.org published that the number of industrial robots deployed worldwide is expected to increase to around 2.6 million units by 2019, with demand mainly concentrated in the system engineer jobs. Looking ahead, the deployment of increasingly compact, easy-to-use, collaborative robots will likely find a host of exciting new business applications in the coming years, so look for robotics engineers to continue to be highly in demand.

Machine Learning engineers. Machine Learning engineers create programs that enable machines to perform essential business functions. They’re also expected to be able to think holistically and carry out rigorous A/B testing. And though the discipline originates in software data engineering, it has expanded in recent years, becoming more specialized in response to ongoing technological evolution. Since Machine Learning engineers are so closely tied to business impact, it should come as no surprise that demand for these professionals is expected to increase by 11% by 2024, according to the BLS.

Electrical and electronics engineers. Opportunities for electrical and electronics engineers are expected to increase going forward, leading to the creation of 21,000 new jobs by 2026, according to the BLS. As demand for sophisticated electrical, electronic devices, and products continues to grow, so too will the need for these professionals. Mainly because of the potential business impact of emerging technologies, companies are eager to find candidates with the skills to harness them to drive bottom-line value.

Controls engineers. These engineers establish operations-critical systems and mechanisms, governing everything from software development and coding to conceptual system design. With greater automation, controls engineers will be needed to develop still more complex systems and mechanisms. So look for controls engineers to remain among the most sought-after candidates at innovative companies in the future.