Driving Sustainability: Lynn McMahon's Impact in the Industry

Lynn McMahon, a mechanical engineer turned PLC programmer, shares her journey and insights in the manufacturing industry. She discusses her early influences, career highlights, personal projects, and the challenges women face in engineering. Lynn also talks about advancements in the industry, such as the transition to cloud-based systems and virtualization. She emphasizes the importance of sustainability and her work in helping companies achieve their sustainability goals. Lynn is passionate about preserving the environment, particularly the lakes in her hometown of Madison, Wisconsin. In this conversation, Lynn McMahon shares her experiences as a mechanical engineer and her work in process controls and automation. She discusses the challenges and successes of her career, including her work on wind tunnels and her efforts to modernize process controls in various industries. Lynn also talks about the importance of sustainability and engineers' role in creating a more sustainable future. She shares her thoughts on the need for engineers to be adaptable and open to change and the importance of considering the long-term impacts of engineering projects. Lynn also discusses her interest in law and plans to attend law school. Throughout the conversation, Lynn emphasizes balancing and pursuing hobbies and passions outside work.

Takeaways

• Lynn McMahon's journey from mechanical engineering to PLC programming
• Challenges faced by women in engineering and the need for change
• Advancements in the manufacturing industry, including cloud-based systems and virtualization
• The importance of sustainability and Lynn's work in helping companies achieve their goals
• Lynn's passion for preserving the environment, particularly the lakes in her hometown, and the importance of modernizing process controls and automation in various industries to improve efficiency and sustainability.
• Engineers must be adaptable and open to change to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving field.
• The significance of considering the long-term impacts of engineering projects and prioritizing sustainability.
• The value of pursuing hobbies and passions outside of work to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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