Episode 17: Technician Skills for Industry 4.0

This podcast episode, published by the Center for Occupational Research and Development, is part of a series that covers issues and topics on technician development. In this episode, Michael Lesiecki interviews Marilyn Barger, director of the Florida Advanced Technological Education Center, and Richard Gilbert, a professor of chemical and biomedical engineering at the University of South Florida. Barger and Gilbert highlight the skills needed for technicians to work with "simulation, the industrial internet of things, autonomous robots, and additive/subtractive manufacturing (and associated materials)." The guests consider industry expectations, educator and industry relationships, and technician skill gaps.

The audio recording runs 23:45 minutes in length. A transcript and show notes are also available on the episode webpage.