At Shape Process Automation (SPA), engineering isn’t a department. It’s the engine behind everything we build.
This week, we’re proud to celebrate National Engineers Week 2026 and the people who turn complex challenges into working systems around the world.
Engineers Week, led by DiscoverE, was started 75 year ago by the National Society of Professional Engineers to inspire future innovators and highlight the real-world impact of engineering.
Engineering isn’t abstract. It’s applied. It’s practical. And it shapes the systems that keep manufacturing moving.
This year’s theme, Transform Your Future, hits close to home. Engineering not only shapes production lines, it shapes careers, it shapes companies, and it shapes the industries that we serve.
One Global Team. One Standard of Excellence.
Across our global facilities, SPA engineers design, build, and refine automation systems that solve real production challenges. From high-speed packaging to complex robotic integration, collaboration is what drives results.
Our teams share knowledge across regions, industries, and disciplines. When a challenge surfaces in one facility, experience from another often helps solve it faster.
To mark Engineers Week, we asked several team members around the world to reflect on what engineering means to them.
“Dare to be inquisitive and curious. Knowledge creates the foundation for informed decisions and sustainable change. Take the opportunity to do internships to see and understand what it’s really like to work in the field. It’s not at all like school.”
Thea Wahlström, Proposals Engineer, SPA EMEA
“I have the privilege of leading the SPA‑Burlington engineering team, a group that consistently delivers robust design solutions aligned with customer expectations while maintaining accountability to the budget. Most recently, we have successfully designed two of the largest projects in SPA’s history for the logistics market, an entirely new customer and industry for us.”
Jeff Owen, Engineering Manager, SPA Burlington
“I love being part of a winning company with global resources and experiences. Regardless of the challenges we face, someone on our team has experience that can contribute to our success.”
Tom Anderson, Engineering Manager, SPA Auburn Hills
These perspectives reflect what sets SPA engineering apart: deep expertise, shared knowledge, and a willingness to tackle new industries and new challenges head-on.
Global Reach. Local Support. Practical Impact.
Engineering at SPA is not theoretical. It’s hands-on, deadline-driven, and customer-focused. As we celebrate Engineers Week 2026, our global teams are leading the way through collaboration, experience, and a shared passion for innovation.
Nino LaDuca, CEO, Shape Technologies Group
From logistics to food processing to advanced manufacturing, our engineers are transforming ideas into systems that perform — reliably, efficiently, and at scale.
As we celebrate Engineers Week 2026, we recognize not just the work our engineers do, but the mindset they bring: curiosity, collaboration, and commitment to continuous improvement.
Wherever your manufacturing challenges take you, our engineering teams are ready to help you solve them. Contact us today to get started.
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