Who Will Build the Future? Solving Manufacturing's Engineering Talent Challenge

Manufacturing is facing a critical question: As technology advances and experienced engineers retire, where will the next generation of engineering talent come from? Join us for an upcoming Industry 4.0 Club Fireside Chat with Rylan Pyciak, Founder and Lead Engineer at Cleveland Automation Systems, as we explore one of the most pressing challenges facing manufacturers today. Rylan will be speaking with Industry 4.0 Club Chairman Mike Yost and CEO Mike Ungar. Rylan works directly with manufacturers to modernize operations through robotics, controls integration, and retrofit-first automation strategies. During this conversation, we'll discuss: ✅ What is really driving the engineering talent shortage in manufacturing ✅ How automation, robotics, and digital technologies are changing the skills manufacturers need ✅ What leading companies are doing to attract and retain younger engineering talent ✅ How technology can amplify the capabilities of engineers, technicians, and frontline teams rather than simply replace labor ✅ Practical steps manufacturing leaders can take today to build the engineering workforce they'll need tomorrow As manufacturers continue investing in Industry 4.0 technologies, success will depend not only on technology adoption but also on developing the people who can design, implement, and sustain these solutions. Whether you're a manufacturing executive, engineering leader, plant manager, educator, or technology provider, this discussion will provide practical insights into building the talent pipeline needed to power the future of manufacturing.