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2026-2030 Industry Outlook
Total Projected Job Openings
across five major industry segments
Average Annual Salary
for professionals in the U.S. electronics manufacturing sector
Average Annual Growth Rate
in the industry from 2026 to 2030
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Electronics Engineer
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Top In-Demand Skills
PLC Programming
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Surface Mount Technology
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CAD Design
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Robotics & Automation
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Data Analytics
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The Latest News in Electronics Manufacturing
Get the latest insights, trends, and innovations in electronics manufacturing from leading experts and partners at the Electronic Manufacturing & Assembly Collective.
Building the Workforce of the Future: How RoboticsCareer.org is Transforming U.S. Manufacturing Talent
The U.S. is facing a historic skills gap - pending retirements combined with a lack of trained new workers in the pipeline could leave millions of manufacturing jobs unfilled in the coming years. This presents a significant threat to our nation’s security and resiliency.
IACMI Launches Make It In America Campaign for Manufacturing Careers
Outreach builds on ACE and METAL training programs, which are free and have graduated more than 5,000 participants since 2020.
11th Class of Engineering Interns Begins Forging Success at HYREL
Two new aspiring engineers have begun hands-on intensive learning and forging their future successes in the 11th class of interns at HYREL Technologies in Peoria, Arizona.
The People behind the Progress
See how EMAC makes an impact
Jennifer Stein
Director of Economic Development - City of Avondale, AZ"We're proud to partner with both EMAC and SMTA to advance workforce development in the electronics industry. Together, we're building a skilled talent pipeline and supporting the long-term growth and competitiveness of our local economy. Programs like the Student AI Tech Showcase, along with our collaboration on co-hosted events, are strengthening both our workforce and our community."
Upcoming Events
Stay informed. Check out a variety of events, including webinars, workshops, and other events designed to foster collaboration within the electronics manufacturing and assembly industry. See our list of events below to learn more.
Connect With Us at APEX 2026 - Booth #2548
8:30am - 6:00pm PDT (10:30am - 8:00pm CDT)
Anaheim | Anaheim Convention Center
AI Meets Electronics Manufacturing Symposium - Student Technology Showcase
8:30 - 9:30am MST (10:30 - 11:30am CDT)
Avondale | Avondale Conference Center
Electronics Skills Challenge - Arizona Expo & Tech Forum
8:00am - 4:00pm MST (10:00am - 6:00pm CDT)
Mesa | DoubleTree by Hilton