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Technology, logistics and engineering jobs are growing in Mexico
A 2026 hiring guide identifies jobs with growing demand in Mexico.
Randstad lists specialized engineers, supply-chain specialists, operations analysts and logistics managers among the roles seeing the biggest rise in openings.
Data, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity roles also feature prominently.
Indeed’s list of growing professions with strong salaries includes doctors, accountants, web programmers and engineers.
Manufacturing employs 6.1 million people, or 22.9% of Mexico’s workforce, making it the country’s largest employment sector.
The guide links demand for engineers to companies relocating operations and building car and electronics plants in central and northern Mexico.
Mexico’s growing role as a technology and logistics hub is driving demand for workers in these fields.
Mexico’s technology, logistics and engineering sectors are seeing growing demand for workers, according to a 2026 Randstad guide.
The country’s role as a logistics and technology hub for North America is driving demand in those fields.
Randstad lists specialised engineers, supply-chain specialists and logistics managers among the professions with the fastest growth in vacancies.
Technology exports from Mexico to the United States rose 148% in the last year, according to UBS analysis cited by the article.
The transformation sector is Mexico’s largest by employment, with 6.1 million workers.
- Who
- Employers in Mexico are seeking workers in technology, logistics and engineering roles.
- What
- Vacancies are growing in professions including specialised engineering, supply-chain management and data science.
- When
- The article reports trends for 2026.
- Where
- Mexico, including automotive and electronics plants in the Bajío and northern regions.
- Why
- Mexico’s role as a logistics and technology hub for North America, company relocations and manufacturing activity are driving demand.
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Mexican technology exports to the United States surpassed those of the automotive sector, according to UBS analysis cited in the article.
El Economista MX published its report on professions with the most vacancies and growth in Mexico.
- Technology export growth
- 148% in the last year
- Largest employment sector
- Transformation, with 6.1 million workers
- Share of employment
- Transformation represents 22.9% of employed people
- Fast-growing roles
- Specialised engineers, supply-chain specialists and operations analysts
- Regional manufacturing
- Automotive and electronics plants in the Bajío and northern Mexico