{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Real Industry Engineers","title":"Why Engineering Alone Isn’t Enough | What Actually Matters in Industry | Shawn Cowdrey | EP.003","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/8955724f\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3656,"description":"In this episode of the Real Industry Engineers Podcast, I sit down with Shawn Cowdrey to explore a reality many engineers only fully understand once they enter industry:\nEngineering alone isn’t enough.\n\nWe discuss what actually matters beyond technical skills — from communication and resilience to navigating complex systems, industries, and global career opportunities.\nShawn shares his journey from South Africa to Australia, and eventually into robotics work in Germany, along with the lessons he learned through failure, persistence, and adapting to new environments.\nThis conversation also explores how engineering is evolving, including the role of robotics, AI, and what the future of work may look like as physical systems become increasingly connected and remotely operated.In this episode, we discuss: Why engineering alone isn’t enough in industry  The gap between university and real-world engineering  The importance of communication and stakeholder management  Lessons from failure and building resilience  What sales engineering involves in practice  Moving internationally as an engineer  Engineering careers in Australia vs Germany  Robotics and real-world automation systems  How AI is intersecting with engineering workflows  The future of remote engineering and global work opportunities This conversation highlights an important idea:Engineering teaches you how to think —\n but how you apply that thinking in real-world environments is what shapes your career.About the PodcastThe Real Industry Engineers Podcast features conversations with engineers and technology professionals working in the real world — sharing insights, experiences, and lessons that go beyond the classroom.\nIf you'd like to follow the podcast, explore episodes, or learn more:🌐 https://realindustryengineers.com\nIf you’re an engineer with a story to share and would like to be a guest:📝 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczPYamaXWBhhjWgPCpPO7qUzyVPciaB5wOMEefhYgjBrbTIg/viewform\nWelcome to...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/h3NOwfDPFJVp9ioHeUKRI3EODBsN_f4e0y3dzA3MPpg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82ZjM0/YjVmMTNiNDVhNmY3/YmQ5ZTA4M2NiM2Vh/ZWEwZC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}