AN ANALYSIS OF THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FACING THE INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER OF THE 21ST CENTURY BASED ON THE CONCEPT OF INDUSTRY 4.0

Abstract

This article focuses on analyzing the challenges and opportunities that modern engineers encounter. In the context of a dynamically changing technological environment, the authors identify key areas such as the growing importance of interdisciplinarity, the need for flexibility in acquiring new skills, and ethical dilemmas related to technological progress. At the same time, they discuss the opportunities presented by the emerging technological revolution and how engineers can contribute to solving global problems through their comprehensive approach. The article is an important contribution to understanding the role of the interdisciplinary engineer in the 21st century and how to cope with new challenges and exploit opportunities in the world of science and technology.

Keywords

• characteristics of engineers
• industry 3.0
• industry 4.0
• industry 5.0
• interdisciplinary engineer
• technical challenges
• non-technical challenges