process engineer

engineering processes

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

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production engineering

The subfield of industrial engineering that corresponds to the practice of generating efficient products by transforming raw material into finite products.

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project management

The discipline of project management, the activities which comprise this area and the variables implied in it, such as time, resources, requirements, deadlines, and responding to unexpected events.

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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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manufacturing processes

The steps required through which a material is transformed into a product, its development and full-scale manufacturing.

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technical drawings

Drawing software and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles and page layouts used in technical drawings.

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interpret technical requirements

Analyse, understand and apply the information provided regarding technical conditions.

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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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apply advanced manufacturing

Improve production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeovers of products and processes using relevant advanced, innovative, and cutting edge technology.

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define technical requirements

Specify technical properties of goods, materials, methods, processes, services, systems, software and functionalities by identifying and responding to the particular needs that are to be satisfied according to customer requirements.

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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 scientific research

Gain, correct or improve knowledge about phenomena by using scientific methods and techniques, based on empirical or measurable observations.

research

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troubleshoot

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

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use technical drawing software

Create technical designs and technical drawings using specialised software.

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automatic control system

Set of interconnected mechanisms and components, such as controllers or sensing elements, that use programming logic to automate the operation and behaviour of a process or system without a continuous human intervention, to achieve a desired performance such as stability.

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circular economy

The circular economy aims to keep materials and products in use for as long as possible, extracting the maximum value from them while in use and recycling them at the end of their life cycle. It improves resource efficiency and helps to reduce the demand for virgin materials.

green

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environmental engineering

The application of scientific and engineering theories and principles aimed at improving the environment and sustainability, such as the provision of clean habitation necessities (such as air, water, and land) for humans and other organisms, for environmental remediation in the event of pollution, sustainable energy development, and improved waste management and waste reduction methods.

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industrial research and development

The set of activities that companies carry out to do industrial innovation and introduce new engineering products and services or new industrial production processes.

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consult with design team

Discuss the project and design concepts with the design team, finalise proposals and present these to stakeholders.

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label samples

Label raw material/product samples for laboratory checks, according to implemented quality system.

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adjust engineering designs

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

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apply health and safety standards

Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.

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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.

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collect samples for analysis

Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.

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Follow the procedures required for the collection of materials and products for laboratory analysis.

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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.

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consult with technical staff

Seek the advice of technical staff concerning the requirements, operation, and use of various products and systems.

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define quality standards

Define, in collaboration with managers and quality experts, a set of quality standards to ensure compliance with regulations and help achieve customers' requirements.

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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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maintain test equipment

Maintain equipment used for testing the quality of systems and products.

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manage budgets

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

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perform project management

Manage and plan various resources, such as human resources, budget, deadline, results, and quality necessary for a specific project, and monitor the project's progress in order to achieve a specific goal within a set time and budget.

research

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read engineering drawings

Read the technical drawings of a product made by the engineer in order to suggest improvements, make models of the product or operate it.

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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.

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use CAD software

Use computer-aided design (CAD) systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation of a design.

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use testing equipment

Use equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.

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