engineering processes
The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.
Rolling stock engineers design and oversee the manufacturing process and installation of rail vehicles, including locomotives, carriages, wagons and multiple units. They design new trains and electrical or mechanical parts, supervise modifications and resolve technical problems. They also supervise routine maintenance duties to ensure that trains are in good condition and meet quality and safety standards.
Competences and skills
42 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
6 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.
industrial engineering
The field of engineering concerned with the development, improvement, and implementation of complex processes and systems of knowledge, people, equipment, etc.
manufacturing processes
The steps required through which a material is transformed into a product, its development and full-scale manufacturing.
production processes
Materials and techniques required in the production and distribution processes.
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.
technical drawings
Drawing software and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles and page layouts used in technical drawings.
digital
Essential skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencescontrol compliance of railway vehicles regulations
Inspect rolling stock, components and systems to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
design wayside signalling interlockings
Design procedures to implement wayside signalling interlockings. Analyse routes and aspect charts and take into account highway crossing warning systems.
Cross-sector
8 competencesadjust engineering designs
Adjust designs of products or parts of products so that they meet requirements.
analyse production processes for improvement
Analyse production processes leading toward improvement. Analyse in order to reduce production losses and overall manufacturing costs.
approve engineering design
Give consent to the finished engineering design to go over to the actual manufacturing and assembly of the product.
assess financial viability
Revise and analyse financial information and requirements of projects such as their budget appraisal, expected turnover, and risk assessment for determining the benefits and costs of the project. Assess if the agreement or project will redeem its investment, and whether the potential profit is worth the financial risk.
control production
Plan, coordinate, and direct all production activities to insure the goods are made on time, in correct order, of adequate quality and composition, starting from intake goods up to shipping.
execute feasibility study
Perform the evaluation and assessment of the potential of a project, plan, proposition or new idea. Realise a standardised study which is based on extensive investigation and research to support the process of decision making.
perform scientific research
Gain, correct or improve knowledge about phenomena by using scientific methods and techniques, based on empirical or measurable observations.
research
use technical drawing software
Create technical designs and technical drawings using specialised software.
digital
Optional knowledge 9 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencemechanical engineering
Discipline that applies principles of physics, engineering and materials science to design, analyse, manufacture and maintain mechanical systems.
Cross-sector
8 competencesCAE software
The software to perform computer-aided engineering (CAE) analysis tasks such as Finite Element Analysis and Computional Fluid Dynamics.
digital
design principles
The elements used in design such as unity, scale, proportion, balance, symmetry, space, form, texture, colour, light, shade and congruence and their application into practice.
electrical engineering
The field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.
electromechanics
The engineering processes that combine electrical and mechanical engineering in the application of electromechanics in devices that need electricity to create mechanical movement or devices that create electricity by mechanical movement.
electronics
The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications.
digital
mechanics of trains
The mechanical aspects and principles of the mechanics involved in trains.
precision mechanics
Precision or fine mechanics is a subdiscipline in engineering that focuses on the design and development of smaller precision machines.
safety engineering
The study of the risks associated with engineered designs and systems, accident prevention as well as the safety benefits of reducing deaths and injuries. The discipline focuses on analysing and mitigating potential hazards in engineering processes.
green
Optional skills and competences 16 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesensure maintenance of railway machinery
Keep rolling stock in functional condition and maintain railway machinery.
ensure maintenance of trains
Oversee train equipment maintenance and rail security.
Cross-sector
14 competencesapply advanced manufacturing
Improve production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeovers of products and processes using relevant advanced, innovative, and cutting edge technology.
build a product's physical model
Build a model of the product out of wood, clay or other materials by using hand or electrical tools.
conduct performance tests
Conduct experimental, environmental and operational tests on models, prototypes or on the systems and equipment itself in order to test their strength and capabilities under normal and extreme conditions.
create a product's virtual model
Create a mathematical or three-dimensional computer graphic model of the product by using a CAE system or a calculator.
digital
design electromechanical systems
Draft sketches and design electromechanical systems, products, and components using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software and equipment.
digital
design prototypes
Design prototypes of products or components of products by applying design and engineering principles.
develop test procedures
Develop testing protocols to enable a variety of analyses of products, systems, and components.
draft design specifications
List the design specifications such as materials and parts to be used and a cost estimate.
maintain electromechanical equipment
Diagnose and detect malfunctions in electromechanical components and systems and remove, replace, or repair these components when necessary. Execute preventative equipment maintenance tasks, such as storing the components and machines in clean, dust-free, and non-humid spaces.
manage product testing
Oversee the testing procedures to ensure that the end-product complies with the quality and safety requirements.
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.
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.
use CAD software
Use computer-aided design (CAD) systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation of a design.
digital
use CAM software
Use computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) programmes to control machinery and machine tools in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation as part of the manufacturing processes of workpieces.
digital