Secure automation, controls, and robotics engineers before Q4 to avoid talent shortages. Use proactive hiring, market intelligence, talent mapping, and partner with McGlynn Personnel to accelerate hiring and reduce project risk.
Manufacturers must update 2026 recruitment strategies to attract Industry 4.0 talent like automation engineers and PLC programmers, and Industry 5.0 experts in robotics, AI, and digital manufacturing by emphasizing innovation, growth, competitive pay, and inclusive cultures.

This playbook offers a data-driven framework for manufacturers to build resilient automation, controls, and digital manufacturing teams through workforce planning, succession, upskilling, academia partnerships, employer branding, and surge capacity strategies.
This guide offers data-driven strategies to attract, assess, and retain skilled automation engineers for Industry 4.0 manufacturing, emphasizing innovation, targeted recruitment, and partnership with McGlynn Personnel.