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Dependability engineers ensure the reliability, availability and maintainability (RAM) of a production process or a system. They focus on improving the capability to function without interruption and operate when needed, and on increasing the easiness of repairing, replacing or upgrading the product.

2149.7 ISCO 2149 ESCO source
Competences
25
Groups
4
Essential
21
Optional
4

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 7 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence
predictive maintenance

The use of data analytics and mathematical calculation to manage and monitor the conditions of machines and production processes.

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Sector-specific

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cost management

The process of planning, monitoring and adjusting the expenses and revenues of a business in order to achieve cost efficiency and capability.

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engineering processes

The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.

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six sigma methods

Six Sigma is a methodology to manage processes increasing the performance and decreasing process variations. The ultimate goal of this methodology is to reduce defects and improve the quality of products and services.

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engineering 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.

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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.

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test procedures

The methods for producing results in science or engineering, such as physical tests, chemical tests, or statistical tests.

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Essential skills and competences 14 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence
perform failure analysis of production process

Analyse the causes and effects of the errors which can occur during the production process, in order to minimise accidents and maximise customer satisfaction and safety.

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identify process improvements

Identify possible improvements to operational and financial performance, in order to increase productivity, efficiency, quality, and streamline procedures.

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Cross-sector

12 competences
adjust engineering designs

Adjust designs of products or parts of products so that they meet requirements.

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analyse production processes for improvement

Analyse production processes leading toward improvement. Analyse in order to reduce production losses and overall manufacturing costs.

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analyse test data

Interpret and analyse data collected during testing in order to formulate conclusions, new insights or solutions.

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apply numeracy skills

Practise reasoning and apply simple or complex numerical concepts and calculations.

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cooperate with colleagues

Cooperate with colleagues in order to ensure that operations run effectively.

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develop strategy to solve problems

Develop specific goals and plans to prioritise, organise, and accomplish work.

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develop test procedures

Develop testing protocols to enable a variety of analyses of products, systems, and components.

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manage engineering project

Manage engineering project resources, budget, deadlines, and human resources, and plan schedules as well as any technical activities pertinent to the project.

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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.

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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.

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troubleshoot

Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

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write work-related reports

Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.

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Optional knowledge 2 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

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Sector-specific

1 competence
quality control systems

Understanding of and experience with product development quality systems or tools such as FMEA, DOE, PPAP and APQP.

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Cross-sector

1 competence
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.

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Optional skills and competences 2 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

No competences in this bucket.

Sector-specific

0 competences

No competences in this bucket.

Cross-sector

2 competences
calculate production costs

Calculate the costs for every production stage and department.

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manage budgets

Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.

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