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Molex Announces Results of Global Design Engineering Innovations Survey- 81% of design engineers want to continue working in their current industries while 13% are seeking different experiences LISLE, Ill., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Molex, a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, today released the findings of a global survey that reveals the aspirations, attitudes and experiences of design engineers as they address ever-increasing product complexity, accelerated design cycles and persistent supply chain constraints. According to 65% of those polled, improvements in design tools, tech innovation and new design methodologies have simplified efforts over the past three-to-five years. Still, a multitude of factors continue to hinder design engineering progress and innovation, led by supply chain issues, higher customer expectations and increased design complexity. "Today's design engineers are shaping the future of tomorrow's most innovative products," said Aldo Lopez, SVP, president, Datacom & Specialty Solutions, Molex. "This global survey highlights how engineers are diversifying their skills while embracing new design tools and digital technologies to reduce challenges and accelerate the delivery of world-class products." Molex and Digi-Key Electronics commissioned Dimensional Research to survey 528 qualified individuals who work as design engineers or manage design engineering teams at manufacturing companies. Survey respondents from the United States, Canada, China, Germany, Japan and the United Kingdom offered insights into the opportunities and obstacles impacting their careers. The summary report, entitled "Design Engineer Tell-All: Advancing Innovation in an Era of Disruption," offers pragmatic insights into the evolution of design engineering processes, tools and teams to keep pace with shrinking product design cycles, dynamic market demands and persistent supply chain constraints. Key Findings include:
Skills and Specializations The results also reveal that young and female engineers are most excited about incorporating innovative digital technologies into product designs. Millennial engineers expressed the most interest in bolstering their finance knowledge (33%) and AI or machine learning (39%) as compared to their Gen X (14% and 32%, respectively) and baby boomer counterparts (10% and 16%, respectively). Most of those polled (81%) want to continue working in their current industries while 13% are seeking experience in a different industry. Obstacles and Opportunities A total of 59% of respondents also report having greater flexibility and control over vendor selection. Supply chain reliability (54%), access to engineering support and expertise (43%) and attractive pricing (38%) were ranked as most important in supplier relationships. Lingering supply chain shortages cause engineers to choose alternative materials (59%), minimize production volumes (43%) and exclude planned features (40%) in product designs. Global View, Regional Focus About Molex View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/molex-announces-results-of-global-design-engineering-innovations-survey-301532894.html SOURCE Molex Incorporated |