The industry of the future needs people
Industrial automation, robotics, electronics and engineering are part of our daily lives much more than we imagine.
Behind every machine, every automated line, every production process and every intelligent system, there are people designing, programming, testing, connecting, improving and developing technology to build a more efficient, safe and sustainable industry.
From FACT, BASQUE AUTOMATION®, Larraioz Electrónica Industrial and Francisco Aristeguieta Urgoiti Foundation (FAU Fundazioa), we would like to open our doors to bring industry closer to students, families, educational centres and people interested in discovering how today’s industrial sector really works.
Because modern industry is not only about manufacturing.
Today’s industry is innovation.
It is technology.
It is collaboration.
It is knowledge.
And above all, it is people.
Industry 5.0: people and machines working together
Over the past few years, we have heard a lot about Industry 4.0, digitalisation, artificial intelligence, automation and smart factories.
Today, we are taking one step further.
Industry 5.0 focuses not only on technology, but also on people.
Machines automate processes.
Artificial intelligence analyses data.
Industrial systems optimise resources.
But people are still the ones who:
- design solutions,
- make decisions,
- bring creativity,
- solve problems,
- develop new ideas,
- and drive industry forward.
Automation is not about replacing people.
It is about supporting them.
It is about improving safety.
It is about reducing repetitive tasks.
It is about allowing human talent to focus on higher-value activities.
Industry 5.0 represents precisely this collaboration between technology and people.
An environment where:
- machines provide precision,
- digital systems provide information,
- and people provide judgement, experience and creativity.
That is why attracting new industrial talent is one of the great challenges and opportunities of our environment.
Discover how the “brain” of machines is created
Through our Open House Days, we would like to show in a close and practical way how the industrial sector really works.
We want visitors to discover:
⚙️ How the “brain” of machines is programmed
Industrial controllers, PLCs, electronic systems and industrial software make it possible to coordinate and control automated processes in factories and machinery.
Thanks to them, a machine can:
- detect information through sensors,
- make decisions,
- move motors,
- communicate with other systems,
- improve energy efficiency,
- and guarantee safe and reliable production processes.
We will explain how these industrial systems — essential to modern automation — are designed, developed and manufactured.
🔌 What an automation and robotics team does
Industrial automation is multidisciplinary work.
Many different professional profiles take part in a project:
- industrial engineering,
- automation and control,
- industrial electronics,
- programming,
- electrical design,
- manufacturing,
- assembly,
- quality,
- technical support,
- project management,
- purchasing and organisation.
Every area is important to ensure that a machine operates correctly.
During the Open House Days, we will explain how teams work and how different departments collaborate.
📐 How engineering departments work
Modern industrial engineering combines:
- technical knowledge,
- digitalisation,
- software,
- electronics,
- data analysis,
- sustainability,
- and adaptability.
People working in engineering participate in real projects where every solution must adapt to the specific needs of each customer and production process.
Modern industry needs professionals capable of continuous learning.
🛠️ Manufacturing and industrial assembly processes
Beyond design and programming, manufacturing and assembly remain essential.
Industry needs people capable of:
- reading technical drawings,
- assembling electrical panels,
- wiring systems,
- testing components,
- assembling industrial solutions,
- and ensuring that every system works correctly.
Precision, quality and teamwork are fundamental.
🤝 Other key areas within industry
Industry is often associated only with engineers or technicians.
However, the sector also needs professionals in:
- quality,
- purchasing,
- logistics,
- organisation,
- administration,
- project management,
- sustainability,
- compliance,
- industrial marketing,
- communication,
- and customer support.
Industry is a complete ecosystem where many different profiles work together.
Vocational Training and Engineering: pathways to the industrial future
One of the main goals of these Open House Days is to help students and families discover the different educational pathways related to industry.
We will talk about:
🎓 Vocational Training
Industrial Vocational Training offers a very close connection to real industrial environments and technology.
Especially:
- Industrial Automation and Robotics
- Industrial Electronics
- Electrical Systems
- Industrial Maintenance
- Programming and related digital systems
Industrial vocational training is currently one of the educational paths with the highest employability and future projection.
🎓 Industrial Engineering and related specialisations
Engineering provides advanced knowledge in:
- automation,
- electronics,
- digitalisation,
- energy,
- industrial design,
- manufacturing,
- applied artificial intelligence,
- industrial sustainability,
- and technology management.
Today’s industry needs professionals capable of integrating multiple technical disciplines.
Different generations, one shared goal
Our teams include professionals with very different backgrounds.
People who studied in the 1990s (and even earlier), professionals trained under the Bologna Plan, and young people who continue learning today, including through online and distance-learning programmes.
Technology changes constantly.
But some things remain the same:
- curiosity,
- willingness to learn,
- adaptability,
- and passion for creating solutions.
Industry is constantly evolving.
And learning never stops.
A sector full of opportunities
Industry needs talent.
It needs new people with:
- initiative,
- motivation,
- commitment,
- technical thinking,
- creativity,
- and the desire to help build the future.
We want to help new generations discover that modern industry is innovative, technological, international and full of professional opportunities.
And we want to do so by showing the reality of our daily work.
Thank you for supporting the industrial future
From FACT, BASQUE AUTOMATION®, Larraioz Electrónica Industrial and FAU Fundazioa, we would like to thank all the students, families, educational centres and visitors who participate in these Open House Days.
Bringing industry closer to society is essential to building a more innovative, sustainable and future-ready environment.
If you are interested in discovering the world of automation, robotics, industrial electronics or engineering, we will be delighted to welcome you.
Information and contact
📍 FACT
Visits are managed through Francisco Aristeguieta Urgoiti Foundation (FAU Fundazioa) by prior appointment.
📧 amaiztegui@faufundazioa.org
📞 (+34) 943 140 139 · Ext. 210
Ainhoa Maiztegui Lezamiz
Technology Strategy Director & ESG Analyst
CMO · DPO · CRS
LARRAIOZ ELECTRÓNICA INDUSTRIAL SL
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