Future Industrial Skills

Top 5 Industrial Skills

Needed in today's industrial automation and more future industrial skill requirements.

For automation technician to automation engineer…

[In order of importance and learning, each build on the previous skill set.]

1. Problem Solving:

The ability to gather information surrounding a problem and use cognitive thinking to come up with creative solutions. 

2. Critical Thinking:

Keeping an open mind to all considerations and details before coming to a conclusion.

3. Computer Literacy:

Knowledge about computers and experience with using computers.

4. Communications:

Communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner, being more detailed when need be.

5. Multitasking:

With multiple skill requirements comes the need to multitask efficiently.

Read more about these 5 necessary industrial skills at Top 5 Skills to excel in today's Industrial Automation on LinkedIn. (The place where professionals hangout.)

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