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battery manufacturing technician

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Battery manufacturing technicians test and package batteries such as cells, packs, and systems, ensuring that they meet the required quality standards and performance specifications. They work with a team of engineers and scientists in order to prepare the batteries for various applications as electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and grid storage.

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Competences
22
Groups
4
Essential
17
Optional
5

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 8 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence
battery testers

Electronic devices that test the state of batteries. Battery testers can test the charge present in battery cells, test the battery's capacity for accumulating charge and detect flaws that may influence the battery's performance, depending on the type of battery tester.

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Sector-specific

1 competence
battery formation

The process of preparing a battery for use, including the charging and discharging of the cells, and the calibration of the battery management system (BMS).

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Cross-sector

6 competences
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.

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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.

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electrical engineering

The field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.

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materials engineering

The study of existing materials and substances properties to produce new materials or enhance several existing properties such as chemical or physical ones. It involves knowledge on the structure, on the performance of diverse materials and on the transferability of the new or improved materials to different industries.

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production processes

Materials and techniques required in the production and distribution processes.

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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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Essential skills and competences 9 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence
assemble batteries

Manufacture batteries using hand tools, power tools or automated machines. Understand and read plans and blueprints regarding the technical aspects of batteries to comprehend specifications and requirements.

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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

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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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ensure equipment maintenance

Ensure that the equipment required for operations is regularly checked for faults, that routine maintenance tasks are performed, and that repairs are scheduled and performed in the case of damage or flaws.

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have computer literacy

Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.

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operate automated process control

Operate process control or automation system (PAS) used to control a production process automatically.

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perform product testing

Test processed workpieces or products for basic faults.

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remove defective products

Remove defective materials from the production line.

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troubleshoot

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

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Optional knowledge 3 competences

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Cross-sector

3 competences
chemistry

The composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk factors, and disposal methods.

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health and safety in the workplace

The body of rules, procedures and regulations related to safety, health and welfare of people in their workplace. 

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maintenance operations

The preservation and restoration of products and systems, and the methods and logistics of these practices.

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Optional skills and competences 2 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

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Cross-sector

2 competences
operate material handling equipment

Perform general physical activities in warehouse such as loading, unloading and sorting goods; operate handling equipment.

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use technical documentation

Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.

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