innovation processes
The techniques, models, methods and strategies which contribute to the promotion of steps towards innovation.
Innovation engineers participate in the planning, organisation and execution of innovation product projects. They design and develop new products and prototypes involving technologies, optimisation and automation processes that drive innovative growth within an organisation. Innovation engineers identify potential development areas, patent opportunities, innovation trends and the needs of customers.
Competences and skills
34 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
5 competencesautomation technology
Set of technologies that make a process, system, or apparatus operate automatically through the use of control systems.
digital
computer technology
Computers, computer networks and other information technologies and equipment that can store, retrieve, transmit and manipulate data.
digital
emergent technologies
The recent trends, developments and innovations in modern technologies such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence and robotics.
digital
industrial design
The practice of designing products to be manufactured through techniques of mass production.
patents
The exclusive rights granted by a sovereign state to an inventor's invention for a limited period of time in exchange for the public disclosure of the invention.
Essential skills and competences 19 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
8 competencesdefine technology strategy
Create an overall plan of objectives, practices, principles and tactics related to the use of technologies within an organisation and describe the means to reach the objectives, taking into account analyses and relevant regulations.
develop new products
Develop and generate new products and product ideas based on market research on trends and niches.
develop product design
Convert market requirements into product design and development.
implement procurement of innovation
Develop innovation procurement strategies to drive innovation from the demand side, considering forward-looking and alternative solutions that involve either buying the process of innovation or buying the outcomes of innovation created by others. Take into account the innovation objectives of the organisation and related national policies, as well as the available tools and techniques for incorporating these into the procurement process.
innovate in ICT
Create and describe new original research and innovation ideas within the field of information and communication technologies, compare to the emerging technologies and trends and plan the development of new ideas.
digital
lead technology development of an organisation
Develop activities surrounding innovation and research in the field of technology within an organisation based on its strategic direction and growth goals. Provide guidance to colleagues how to best implement them.
perform product planning
Identify and articulate market requirements that define a product’s feature set. Product planning serves as the basis for decisions about price, distribution and promotion.
promote innovative infrastructure design
Throughout the coordination of an engineering project, promote the development of infrastructure that is innovative and sustainable, in line with the latest developments in the field.
green
Cross-sector
11 competencesadvise on patents
Provide advice to inventors and manufacturers as to whether their inventions will be granted patents by researching if the invention is new, innovative and viable.
apply for patents
Defend the interests of the inventor or manufacturer when appealing for patents at the relevant patent office. Make sure application deadlines are met, also when applying for renewal.
identify potential markets for companies
Observe and analyse market research findings in order to determine promising and profitable markets. Consider the firm's specific advantage and match it with markets where such value proposition is missing.
identify technological needs
Assess needs and identify digital tools and possible technological responses to address them. Adjust and customise digital environments to personal needs (e.g. accessibility).
digCompdigital
integrate new products in manufacturing
Assist with the integration of new systems, products, methods, and components in the production line. Ensure that production workers are properly trained and follow the new requirements.
keep updated on innovations in various business fields
Be informed and acquainted with innovations and trends in different industrial and business fields for application in business development.
monitor technology trends
Survey and investigate recent trends and developments in technology. Observe and anticipate their evolution, according to current or future market and business conditions.
plan engineering activities
Organise engineering activities before starting them.
prepare production prototypes
Prepare early models or prototypes in order to test concepts and replicability possibilities. Create prototypes to assess for pre-production tests.
promote open innovation in research
Apply techniques, models, methods and strategies which contribute to the promotion of steps towards innovation through collaboration with people and organizations outside the organisation.
research
provide technical expertise
Provide expert knowledge in a particular field, especially concerning mechanical or scientific subjects, to decision makers, engineers, technical staff or journalists.
Optional knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencesocial innovation
Innovative models, products or services which meet a social need and have as a consequence the creation of new collaborations in the social field.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesconsult with industry professionals
Communicate with engineers, designers, survey technicians and representatives involved in survey projects.
describe chemical innovation in products
Clearly explain chemical innovations and variations made to products at the production level. Works closely with process chemists and control engineers to ensure the process plant improvements are implemented according to plan.
Sector-specific
2 competencesdevelop business plans
Plan, write and collaborate in the implement business plans. Include and foresee in the business plan the market strategy, the competitive analysis of the company, the design and the development of the plan, the operations and the management aspects and the financial forecast of the business plan.
develop design ideas cooperatively
Share and develop design ideas with the artistic team. Conceptualise new ideas independently and with others. Present your idea, gain feedback and take it into account. Make sure the design fits with the work of other designers.
Cross-sector
4 competencesidentify new business opportunities
Pursue potential customers or products in order to generate additional sales and ensure growth.
manage research and development projects
Plan, organise, direct and follow up on projects aimed at developing new products, implementing innovative services, or further developing existing ones.
plan product management
Manage the scheduling of procedures which aim to maximise sales objectives, such as forecasting market trends, product placement, and sales planning.
promote the transfer of knowledge
Deploy broad awareness of processes of knowledge valorisation aimed to maximise the two–way flow of technology, intellectual property, expertise and capability between the research base and industry or the public sector.
research