The engineering workforce has fundamentally shifted. Millennial and Gen Z engineers now make up the majority—and they work, research, and buy differently than the generations before them. This exclusive infographic distills our comprehensive workforce study into a clear, actionable visual guide. In just a few minutes, you'll understand:
Where the generational gaps are widest (AI adoption, technical support expectations, distributor priorities)
What frustrates each generation most (schedule pressures for Career Pros, inadequate manufacturer support for younger engineers)
How purchasing decisions have evolved (supply chain reliability now trumps product breadth for Millennial/Gen Z)
Why your current strategy may be missing the mark (digital-first behaviors, self-serve expectations, AI-assisted research)


of the global workforce will be Millennial/Gen Z by 2030
of engineers have 14 or fewer years of experience
of Millennial/Gen Z engineers cite staying on schedule as a top pain point
of Millennial/Gen Z engineers are using or planning to use AI
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