World Engineering Day 2026
World Engineering Day 2026 was all about sustainability, so we decided to do a short interview with one of our Electrical Engineers, Isac Svensson, who has been an integral part of our team since joining us after graduating in 2020.
What are the most significant emerging trends in engineering right now? I do believe that sustainability is becoming an interesting topic. Taking something that might already be quite complex and then trying to make it more eco-friendly by sourcing better materials or increasing efficiency to limit the carbon footprint.
What engineering trends have you seen over the years that you’ve found interesting? Engineering is starting to become more of a “behind-the-desk job”, which is something that I do not believe in. To make great improvements, you have to fully understand the product and the individuals using it, which means getting out in the field and working with the machines (and the customers) in person.
What motivated you to choose engineering as your career path? Starting out as an industrial electrician assembling control cabinets, I felt the urge to get a better understanding of what each individual component does and how they come together to create the complete function of a machine. I started on the path to becoming an engineer to seek knowledge, and when I began to understand the tech and complexities, I was hooked. Now it’s five years later, and the strive to learn more is just as strong.
What’s the hardest thing about the engineering field, and is there anything you would do to change it? I don’t think the field of engineering is more challenging or faces more problems than any other field, but I do believe that mindset and drive are key. You have to be willing to learn and understand, and not be afraid of failure.
What project or projects have you worked on over the years that you’re most proud of? I’ve worked on a wide range of projects– from large-scale intralogisitcs systems and massive weaving looms to small quality-testing machines. The project I’m most proud of is a recent FSX high-speed loom for technical fabrics. It was a challenging project, but in the end, both our team and the customer were satisfied with the result.
What advice do you have for people choosing engineering as their career path? Make sure you’re genuinely motivated by the technology or the industry itself. Don’t choose engineering without a true drive for it all–passion and motivation make all the difference.
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