The future of technical engineering: expert predictions for 2025

The future of technical engineering is bright, with exciting changes on the horizon for 2025. From technological advancements to closing the talent gap, sustainability efforts to upskilling the workforce, this industry will have several key focus areas to ensure it continues to thrive.

Here are our expert predictions for what the future of technical engineering could look like…

Technical Engineering 2025 Predictions

Technological Advancements

Technology is always evolving, and year after year, the technical engineering sector is adopting these technologies and adapting to new, more efficient ways of working. Moving into 2025, we are expecting the further integration of AI and automation technologies, from predictive maintenance to automated design processes, serving to reduce repetitive tasks and human error. We also anticipate increased demand for MODSIM technologies as industries strive to reduce costs and improve efficiency and safety. Cyber-physical systems are also set to be a focal point, revolutionizing how engineers design and implement solutions.

We have already seen the impact that these technological advancements can have on the industry as a whole and individual engineers, and further integration of these technologies in 2025 is an exciting prospect.

Focus on Sustainability

The technical engineering industry holds a huge responsibility when it comes to sustainability – one that companies within this organisation are taking very seriously. With increasing global demand to reduce carbon footprints and manage climate change, we can expect to see a keen focus on sustainable technical engineering practices throughout 2025 and beyond.

Many engineers will likely be tasked with developing green technologies, systems and processes, particularly where renewable energy systems, energy-efficient materials and eco-friendly manufacturing processes are concerned.

For many organizations, this will mean recruiting technical engineers who have experience in and a passion for sustainability, allowing them to support the industry through this transformative period.

Addressing the Talent Shortage

For a while now, there has been a gap between the growth rate of the technical engineering industry and the talent required to support this growth. Deloitte notes that ‘between August 2023 and July 2024, the industry had an average of 382,000 job openings each month’ with the trend set to continue: ‘this challenge is expected to intensify as the industry anticipates growth in the coming years, raising concerns about how to bridge the persistent – and now growing – labour gap.’

This means that in 2025, many organizations will need to focus their attention on quality recruitment, ensuring that candidates meet the evolving needs of the industry.

Changing Talent Requirements

In addressing the talent shortage, organizations will also need to consider changing talent requirements. 2025 will bring about changes in the way the industry functions – particularly through technological advancements and sustainability focus. Technical engineers now require a fusion of skills, including an understanding of this ever-evolving technology. By allowing your organization to adapt to this change by offering training, upskilling or apprenticeship opportunities, 2025 may see the technical engineering industry begin to close that talent gap.

Technical Engineering Recruitment

From advanced technology to sustainability and beyond, 2025 is set to be a big year for the technical engineering industry. For support in recruiting top technical engineers, get in touch with our team.