Principais dificuldades enfrentadas por engenheiros mecânicos em sua atuação

Abstract

Faced with changes in the world of work, companies are requesting a mechanical engineer who has more than in-depth technical knowledge. In his work, the professional will need to deal with teams, argue in a project, and communicate before an audience, whether small or large. These soft skills are already present in selection processes, from internships to jobs that require experience. With new demands of the world of work, the demand for a professional who has technical knowledge and soft skills is increasing, and educational institutions play a fundamental role training and educating Mechanical Engineers. This study aimed to identify the difficulties faced by engineers when performing their duties, identify the perceived importance of soft skills, and make a correlation with the current and possible development in Mechanical Engineering courses in the state of Paraná. Semi-structured individual interviews were carried out for a qualitative survey of information about the performance of the mechanical engineer. Quantitative research made a statistical validation of data referring to soft skills in relation to the importance and difficulty of the interviewee, current and possible development in educational institutions, and the relationship with extracurricular activities. The surveys were analyzed using the technique of content analysis and the Friedman-Conover statistical test. It was possible to point out that soft skills are of great importance in the performance, and that the interviewees have difficulties related to leadership, teamwork and responsibility.