El Doble Papel de las Habilidades Duras y Blandas en la Ingeniería Electromecánica: Un Enfoque Basado en STEM para el Desarrollo Profesional

In the current landscape of advanced manufacturing, the training of electromechanical engineers has transcended purely technical mastery to integrate into a multidisciplinary ecosystem governed by the STEM model (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). This article analyzes the critical interdependence between hard skills and soft skills as fundamental pillars for professional success. Through a descriptive analysis, it examines how technical competencies—such as the design of electromechanical systems, thermodynamics, and industrial control—must converge with transversal skills like critical thinking, assertive communication, and team leadership. It is argued that, in high-demand environments such as the industry in Ciudad Juárez, the lack of interpersonal skills limits the engineer's ability to manage complex projects and adapt to Industry 5.0. Finally, an educational framework is proposed to promote integrative project-based learning, ensuring that graduates possess not only the mathematical and technological proficiency characteristic of the discipline but also the resilience and ethical judgment necessary to lead the digital and human transformation in the globalized productive sector.