insights The impact of artificial intelligence on the engineering sector
With this in mind, here are three ways AI is set to shape
the future of engineering:
Specialist skills are desirable
With AI and robotics able to handle many low-level skills, this allows
specialist engineers to shine with their expertise. With this in mind,
organisations are looking for engineering talent who have specific and
specialist skills that are hard to find. For engineers looking to upskill, it
can be well worth training in a specialist area you are most fascinated by and
using this expertise to work alongside AI.
In the past, it was thought that AI would work to replace
humans in the workplace. What organisations are seeing is AI creating more
opportunities for experts and developing a highly-skilled workforce.
Furthermore, engineering roles now focus more on value-adding activities,
as automation and AI can now complete the foundational and repetitive tasks,
making engineering careers much more dynamic and fulfilling.
In 2022 one of the most in-demand engineering skills is machine learning.
Training in this field can offer many advantages to engineers. With engineers
having an incredible ability to solve complex problems, discovering how to
integrate AI into processes is already an in-demand skill.
Expanding opportunities with machine learning
AtkinsRéalis has already reported on the exciting potential of machine learning in the construction sector. However, machine learning is set to be
widespread across every engineering sector.
For example, in electrical engineering, machine learning is
being put to use in terms of signal processing. The machine learning ability to
detect meaningful patterns can help engineers deliver the precise adjustments
needed, which can deliver lifesaving and life-changing capabilities.
In-car production, machine learning is being used to
identify and clear faults on the production line. Complex algorithms enable
robots to detect and identify any faults they witness and then offer the
predefined outcomes set to solve the problems on the production line with
minimal human interaction.
The ability to detect,
identify and resolve issues is something that has enormous potential across the
engineering world. Already, we are seeing
If we consider that more and more regions worldwide will
want to adopt a 'smart city' approach, then the demand for AI-ready engineers
is set to increase.
Big data potential
Another in-demand skill for the next decade is data analysis. Big data is set
to be a considerable part of the engineering sector, and there is now a growth in the number of data engineering roles, with a
While there are AI systems in place that can help collate
and make use of big data, it still requires the expertise to build and maintain
the big data environment that can drive huge operational changes and processes.
From data analysts to engineers, almost every big company
across every sector will be looking at how to utilise their vast amounts of
data and will need these vital skills to transform the data into valuable,
accessible insights.
While big data is creating a demand for data engineers,
there is a wider change across the engineering sector. Big data can be used to
help improve cost control by identifying patterns of wastage and mapping out
past performance history. Similarly, big data will play a part in improving
health and safety, where the data can provide insight into the risk potential
and even prevent accidents from occurring.
Logistics, asset management, wearable and on-the-job
technologies, resource planning and information modelling are all expected to
change and improve with the adoption of big data across firms. While some
engineers may be working alongside robots at a tangible AI level, others will
be utilising AI in their roles to build the industry's future.
Create your engineering future
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change to build a better world. We're excited by the future of engineering and want
to inspire engineers on the endless directions your career can take. From
sustainability to AI, meeting today's challenges to predicting future
complexities, we're always looking for change-embracing engineers to join us
and keep driving the industry forward.
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