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Ep. 11: What plant engineers really want, with Amara Rozgus of Pl...

Manufacturing may be stabilizing but its workforce is at a turning point. In this episode of Ctrl+Alt+Mfg, Amara Rozgus, editor-in-chief of Plant Engineering, breaks down insights from the 2026 Plant Engineering Salary Survey. The data shows a highly experienced, well-paid and satisfied workforce, but one that’s rapidly nearing retirement, with too few junior engineers coming up behind them. We discuss the growing skills gap, declining entry-level salaries, the risk of institutional knowledge loss and how AI is being viewed on the plant floor. Is it a helpful tool or a potential threat? If you’re thinking about workforce strategy, digital transformation or the future of manufacturing talent, this episode is for you. 00:00:00 Introduction to Manufacturing Challenges 00:01:29 Stephanie Gets Catfished Over a Dog 00:05:12 The State of the Plant Engineering Workforce 00:07:12 Insights from the 2026 Salary Survey 00:10:25 The State of Manufacturing Engineering 00:15:15 The Aging Workforce and Skills Gap 00:23:13 The Role of AI in Manufacturing 00:27:08 Conclusion and Future Outlook