Automotive sector in Brazil faces labor shortages and technical training challenges

Research in Brazil highlights challenges within the automotive mechanics sector, specifically regarding labor shortages and technical maintenance in educational settings.

In Araraquara, São Paulo, a study conducted through the Centro Paula Souza identifies a significant lack of qualified labor in the automotive mechanics sector. The research indicates that technological advancements in vehicles are not being matched by the workforce's skill levels. This gap, driven by deficiencies in technical training and difficulties in talent retention, threatens the competitiveness and productivity of local companies.

Separately, a case study at the Instituto Federal do Sertão Paraibano focused on the maintenance of an electronic injection didactic bench. The study involved diagnosing and repairing electronic management components to ensure the equipment remains functional for practical teaching activities, successfully restoring functionality to components such as electro-injectors through corrective maintenance.