engineering processes
The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.
Maintenance and repair engineers focus on the optimization of equipment, procedures, machineries and infrastructure. They ensure their maximum availability at minimum costs.
Competences and skills
102 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
4 competencesengineering principles
The engineering elements like functionality, replicability, and costs in relation to the design and how they are applied in the completion of engineering projects.
maintenance operations
The preservation and restoration of products and systems, and the methods and logistics of these practices.
mechanics
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
quality assurance procedures
The procedures to inspect a product or system to ensure that it is according to specifications and requirements.
Essential skills and competences 16 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
16 competencesadvise on efficiency improvements
Analyse information and details of processes and products in order to advise on possible efficiency improvements that could be implemented and would signify a better use of resources.
conduct quality control analysis
Conduct inspections and tests of services, processes, or products to evaluate quality.
conduct routine machinery checks
Check machinery and equipment to ensure reliable performance during use and operations in worksites.
create solutions to problems
Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings about practice.
inspect industrial equipment
Inspect equipment used during industrial activities such as manufacturing or construction equipment in order to ensure that the equipment complies with health, safety, and environmental legislation.
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inspect machinery
Check machine equipment for proper performance and detect faults and malfunctions. Diagnose malfunctions using testing equipment to determine the required repair.
maintain equipment
Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.
maintain machinery
Maintain machinery and equipment in order to ensure that it is clean and in safe, working order. Perform routine maintenance on equipment and adjust or repair when necessary, using hand and power tools. Replace defective parts components or systems.
manage budgets
Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.
perform machine maintenance
Perform regular maintenance, possibly including corrections and alterations, on a machine or machine tool to ensure it remains in a proper productive state.
perform test run
Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its tasks, and adjust settings accordingly.
resolve equipment malfunctions
Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions. Communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.
troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
use testing equipment
Use equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.
work safely with machines
Check and safely operate machines and equipment required for your work according to manuals and instructions.
- Scope note
- Includes more generally used small electrical and mechanical tools like drills, manual sawing machines, washing machines, sewing machines, etc. that are also used in non professional environment.
write technical reports
Compose technical customer reports understandable for people without technical background.
Optional knowledge 36 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
11 competenceschemical products
The offered chemical products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
cloud technologies
The technologies which enable access to hardware, software, data and services through remote servers and software networks irrespective of their location and architecture.
digital
data mining
The methods of artificial intelligence, machine learning, statistics and databases used to extract content from a dataset.
digital
data storage
The physical and technical concepts of how digital data storage is organised in specific schemes both locally, such as hard-drives and random-access memories (RAM) and remotely, via network, internet or cloud.
digital
information extraction
The techniques and methods used for eliciting and extracting information from unstructured or semi-structured digital documents and sources.
digital
information structure
The type of infrastructure which defines the format of data: semi-structured, unstructured and structured.
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innovation processes
The techniques, models, methods and strategies which contribute to the promotion of steps towards innovation.
offshore renewable energy technologies
The different technologies used to implement the marine renewable energy to an increasing degree, such as wind, wave and tidal turbines, floating photovoltaics, hydrocratic generators and ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC).
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total quality control
The quality control philosophy that expects each part to be of top quality, without any tolerance for subpar materials or methods. The mindset of striving to deliver top quality work without compromises.
unstructured data
The information that is not arranged in a pre-defined manner or does not have a pre-defined data model and is difficult to understand and find patterns in without using techniques such as data mining.
digital
visual presentation techniques
The visual representation and interaction techniques, such as histograms, scatter plots, surface plots, tree maps and parallel coordinate plots, that can be used to present abstract numerical and non-numerical data, in order to reinforce the human understanding of this information.
digital
Cross-sector
25 competencesautomation technology
Set of technologies that make a process, system, or apparatus operate automatically through the use of control systems.
digital
battery chemistry
The different battery types according to the representative chemical components used in the anode or the cathode such as zinc-carbon, nickel-metal hydride, lead-acid, or lithium-ion.
battery components
The physical components, such as wiring, electronics and voltaic cells that can be found in batteries. The components vary according to size and type of battery.
battery fluids
The characteristics and properties of battery fluids.
business intelligence
The tools used to transform large amounts of raw data into relevant and helpful business information.
digital
communication
The exchange and conveying of information, ideas, concepts, thoughts, and feelings through the use of a shared system of words, signs, and semiotic rules via a medium.
control engineering
Subdiscipline of engineering that focuses on controlling the behaviour of systems through the use of sensors and actuators.
digital
data analytics
The science of analysing and making decisions based on raw data collected from various sources. Includes knowledge of techniques using algorithms that derive insights or trends from that data to support decision-making processes.
digital
data mining methods
Data mining techniques used to determine and analyse the relationship between different elements of economy and marketing.
digital
electricity
The principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
electronics
The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications.
digital
environmental management standards
The requirements for an organisation to implement the environmental management system in order to enhance its environmental performance such as ISO 14001.
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fuel gas
The various qualities, hazards and applications of gaseous fuels, such as oxy-acetylene, oxy-gasoline, oxy-hydrogen and others.
hydraulics
The power transmission systems that use the force of flowing liquids to transmit power.
hydroelectricity
The generation of electrical power through the usage of hydropower, which uses gravitational force of moving water, and the benefits and negative aspects of using hydropower as a renewable source of energy.
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marine engineering
The engineering discipline that studies the design, operation and maintenance of watercraft propulsion and on-board systems. It also addresses the design and construction of fixed and floating marine structures, such as oil platforms and offshore wind farms, which is generally called offshore engineering.
mechatronics
Multidisciplinary field of engineering that combines principles of electrical engineering, telecommunications engineering, control engineering, computer engineering, and mechanical engineering in the design of products and manufacturing processes. The combination of these areas of engineering allows for the design and development of "smart" devices and the achievement of an optimal balance between mechanical structure and control.
nuclear energy
The generation of electrical energy through the use of nuclear reactors, by converting the energy released from nuclei of atoms in reactors which generate heat. This heat subsequently generates steam which can power a steam turbine to generate electricity.
pneumatics
The application of pressurised gas to produce mechanical motion.
quality standards
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
renewable energy
The different types of energy sources which cannot be depleted, such as wind, solar, water, biomass, and biofuel energy. The different technologies used to implement these types of energy to an increasing degree, such as wind turbines, hydroelectric dams, photovoltaics, and concentrated solar power.
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robotic components
The components that can be found in robotic systems, such as microprocessors, electronics, sensors, circuit boards, encoders, servomotors, controllers, pneumatics or hydraulics.
digital
robotics
The branch of engineering that involves the design, operation, manufacture, and application of robots. Robotics is part of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science and overlaps with mechatronics and automation engineering.
digital
sensors
Sensors are transducers that can detect or sense characteristics in their environment. They detect changes in the apparatus or environment and provide a corresponding optical or electrical signal. Sensors are commonly divided in six classes: mechanical, electronic, thermal, magnetic, electrochemical, and optical sensors.
digital
statistical analysis system software
Specific software system (SAS) used for advanced analytics, business intelligence, data management, and predictive analytics.
digital
- Scope note
- This includes SPSS
Optional skills and competences 45 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceuse specific data analysis software
Use specific software for data analysis, including statistics, spreadsheets, and databases. Explore possibilities in order to make reports to managers, superiors, or clients.
digital
Sector-specific
23 competencesassemble mechatronic units
Assemble mechatronic units using mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, electronic, and information technology systems and components. Manipulate and attach metals through using welding and soldering techniques, glue, screws, and rivets. Install wiring. Install drive systems, sensors, actuators, and transducers. Mount switches, control devices, coverings, and protection.
assemble sensors
Mount chips on a sensor substrate and attach them using soldering or wafer bumping techniques.
collaborate with designers
Communicate and collaborate with fellow designers in order to coordinate new products and designs.
coordinate communication within a team
Collect contact info for all team members and decide on modes of communication.
estimate restoration costs
Estimate the cost implications of restoring and replacing products or parts.
execute software tests
Perform tests to ensure that a software product will perform flawlessly under the specified customer requirements and identify software defects (bugs) and malfunctions, using specialised software tools and testing techniques.
digital
install automation components
Install the automation components according to the specifications of the circuit diagram.
digital
install mechatronic equipment
Install equipment used for the automation of a specific machine or device.
digital
lead process optimisation
Lead process optimisation using statistical data. Design experiments on the production line and functional process control models.
maintain power plants
Repair and perform routine maintenance on equipment and systems in power plants to ensure that everything functions safely and is compliant with legislation.
maintain robotic equipment
Diagnose and detect malfunctions in robotic components and systems and remove, replace, or repair these components when necessary. Execute preventative equipment maintenance tasks, such as storing robotic components in clean, dust-free, and non-humid spaces.
digital
operate hydraulic machinery controls
Use correctly the controls of specialized machinery by turning valves, handwheels, or rheostats to move and control flow of fuels, water, and dry or liquid binders to machines.
operate hydraulic pumps
Operate hydraulic pumping systems.
optimise production
Analyse and identify the strengths and weaknesses of solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems; formulate and plan alternatives.
perform data mining
Explore large datasets to reveal patterns using statistics, database systems or artificial intelligence and present the information in a comprehensible way.
digital
- Scope note
- Includes activities on big data.
provide customer information related to repairs
Inform customers about necessary repairs or replacements, discuss products, services and costs, include accurate technical information.
research ocean energy projects
Conduct wave and tidal energy project research and develop the projects from concept to delivery.
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simulate mechatronic design concepts
Simulate mechatronic design concepts through creating mechanical models and performing tolerance analysis.
test mechatronic units
Test mechatronic units using appropriate equipment. Gather and analyse data. Monitor and evaluate system performance and take action if needed.
use computerised maintenance management systems
Use computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS) in order to facilitate effective follow up of the work undertaken in maintenance facilities.
digital
utilise decision support system
Use the available ICT systems that can be used to support business or organisational decision making.
digital
utilise machine learning
Use techniques and algorithms that are able to extract mastery out of data, learn from it and make predictions, to be used for program optimisation, application adaptation, pattern recognition, filtering, search engines and computer vision.
digital
write records for repairs
Write records of the repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, of parts and materials used, and other repair facts.
Cross-sector
21 competencesanalyse big data
Collect and evaluate numerical data in large quantities, especially for the purpose of identifying patterns between the data.
digital
analyse test data
Interpret and analyse data collected during testing in order to formulate conclusions, new insights or solutions.
apply technical communication skills
Explain technical details to non-technical customers, stakeholders, or any other interested parties in a clear and concise manner.
design automation components
Design engineering parts, assemblies, products, or systems that contribute to the automation of industrial machines.
digital
develop strategy to solve problems
Develop specific goals and plans to prioritise, organise, and accomplish work.
- Scope note
- Excludes .
install hydraulic systems
Install systems and components that use liquid fluid power to create mechanical movements such as hydraulic pumps, valves, hydraulic motors, hydraulic cylinders and other elements that power hydraulic machinery.
maintain hydraulic systems
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on systems which use pressurised fluids to provide power to machines and equipment.
maintain nuclear reactors
Repair and perform routine maintenance on equipment which controls nuclear chain reactions to generate electricity, ensure that the equipment functions safely and compliant with legislation.
maintain sensor equipment
Diagnose and detect malfunctions in sensor components, systems, and products using sensors and remove, replace, or repair these components when necessary. Execute preventative equipment maintenance tasks, such as storing the components in clean, dust-free, and non-humid spaces.
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operate battery test equipment
Operate equipment used for battery testing, such as a soldering iron, a battery tester, or a multimeter. Detect flaws affecting the battery's performance, test the battery's capacity for accumulating charge, or test its voltage output.
operate hydrogen extraction equipment
Operate the equipment used in hydrogen extraction and processing.
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optimise production processes parameters
Optimise and maintain the parameters of the production process such as flow, temperature or pressure.
perform data analysis
Collect data and statistics to test and evaluate in order to generate assertions and pattern predictions, with the aim of discovering useful information in a decision-making process.
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perform maintenance on installed equipment
Perform the maintenance on installed equipment on-site. Follow procedures to avoid uninstalling equipment from machinery or vehicles.
perform risk analysis
Identify and assess factors that may jeopardise the success of a project or threaten the organisation's functioning. Implement procedures to avoid or minimise their impact.
read standard blueprints
Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.
record test data
Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject under exceptional or unusual input.
repair battery components
Repair battery components through replacing cells, repairing wiring, or spot-welding cells.
solve technical problems
Identify technical problems when operating devices and using digital environments, and solve them (from trouble-shooting to solving more complex problems).
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test sensors
Test sensors using appropriate equipment. Gather and analyse data. Monitor and evaluate system performance and take action if needed.
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use remote control equipment
Use a remote control to operate equipment. Watch the equipment closely while operating, and use any sensors or cameras to guide your actions.
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