mechanics of vessels
The mechanical aspects and principles of vessels operations, and the technicalities and mechanical composition of boats and ships.
Marine mechatronics technicians work on shipyards and vessels to configure and optimize industrial mechatronic systems and plans, supervise and execute their assembly and maintenance.
Competences and skills
49 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 18 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
17 competencesautomation technology
Set of technologies that make a process, system, or apparatus operate automatically through the use of control systems.
digital
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
electricity
The principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
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.
electronic equipment standards
The national and international quality and safety standards and regulations with regards to the use and manufacture of electronic equipment and its components, such as semiconductors and printed circuit boards.
electronics
The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications.
digital
integrated circuits
Electronic components, made up from a set of electronic circuits which are placed on semiconductor material, such as silicon. Integrated circuits (IC) can hold billions of electronic components on a microscale and are one of basic components of electronic devices.
marine technology
Technologies for the safe use, exploitation, protection of, and intervention in the marine environment.
green
mechanics
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
mechatronics
Multidisciplinary field of engineering that combines principles of electrical engineering, telecommunications engineering, control engineering, computer engineering, and mechanical engineering in the design of products and manufacturing processes. The combination of these areas of engineering allows for the design and development of "smart" devices and the achievement of an optimal balance between mechanical structure and control.
physics
The natural science involving the study of matter, motion, energy, force and related notions.
pollution prevention
The processes used to prevent pollution: precautions to pollution of the environment, procedures to counter pollution and associated equipment, and possible measures to protect the environment.
green
printed circuit boards
Printed circuit boards (PCB) are essential components to almost all electronic devices. They consist of thin wafers or substrates on which electronic components, such as microchips, are placed. The electronic components are electrically connected through conductive tracks and pads.
digital
programmable logic controller
Programmable logic controllers or PLC's are computer control systems used for the monitoring and control of input and output as well as the automation of electromechanical processes.
digital
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.
robotics
The branch of engineering that involves the design, operation, manufacture, and application of robots. Robotics is part of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science and overlaps with mechatronics and automation engineering.
digital
types of electronics
The different categories of electronics, such as consumer electronics, medical devices, microelectronics, computers, information and communication equipment, and measuring equipment.
Essential skills and competences 19 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencebuild electronic prototypes
Construct prototypes from rough plans and sketches.
Sector-specific
5 competencescalibrate mechatronic instruments
Correct and adjust the reliability of an mechatronic instrument by measuring output and comparing results with the data of a reference device or a set of standardised results. This is done in regular intervals which are set by the manufacturer.
install mechatronic equipment
Install equipment used for the automation of a specific machine or device.
digital
maintain mechatronic equipment
Diagnose and detect malfunctions in mechatronics components and systems and remove, replace, or repair these components when necessary. Execute preventative equipment maintenance tasks, such as storing mechatronics components in clean, dust-free, and non-humid spaces.
simulate mechatronic design concepts
Simulate mechatronic design concepts through creating mechanical models and performing tolerance analysis.
test mechatronic units
Test mechatronic units using appropriate equipment. Gather and analyse data. Monitor and evaluate system performance and take action if needed.
Cross-sector
13 competencesadjust engineering designs
Adjust designs of products or parts of products so that they meet requirements.
align components
Align and lay out components in order to put them together correctly according to blueprints and technical plans.
apply health and safety standards
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
assemble electronic units
Connect various electronic and computer parts to form an electronic product or device.
develop energy saving concepts
Use current research results and collaborate with experts to optimise or develop concepts, equipment, and production processes which require a lesser amount of energy such as new insulation practices and materials.
green
fasten components
Fasten components together according to blueprints and technical plans in order to create subassemblies or finished products.
inspect quality of products
Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.
liaise with engineers
Collaborate with engineers to ensure common understanding and discuss product design, development and improvement.
manage budgets
Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.
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.
prepare production prototypes
Prepare early models or prototypes in order to test concepts and replicability possibilities. Create prototypes to assess for pre-production tests.
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.
use technical drawing software
Create technical designs and technical drawings using specialised software.
digital
Optional knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesmicromechatronic engineering
Cross-disciplinary engineering which focuses on the miniaturisation of mechatronic systems.
types of maritime vessels
Various types of maritime vessels such as container ships, passenger ships and fishing vessels, and their characteristics and specifications, security, technical, and maintenance requirements.
Cross-sector
5 competencesCAD software
The computer-aided design (CAD) software for creating, modifying, analysing or optimising a design.
digital
- Scope note
- CAD software should be differentiated from computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software. CADD systems are CAD systems with additional drafting features. For example, CADD systems enable an engineer or architect to insert size annotations and other notes into a design.
CAE software
The software to perform computer-aided engineering (CAE) analysis tasks such as Finite Element Analysis and Computional Fluid Dynamics.
digital
computer technology
Computers, computer networks and other information technologies and equipment that can store, retrieve, transmit and manipulate data.
digital
hydraulics
The power transmission systems that use the force of flowing liquids to transmit power.
microprocessors
Computer processors on a microscale that integrate the computer central processing unit (CPU) on a single chip.
digital
Optional skills and competences 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencekeep up with digital transformation of industrial processes
Keep up to date with digital innovations applicable to industrial processes. Integrate these transformations in the company's processes aiming for competitive and profitable business models.
digital
Cross-sector
4 competencesapply technical communication skills
Explain technical details to non-technical customers, stakeholders, or any other interested parties in a clear and concise manner.
assemble machines
Put together devices, and components according to drawings. Program and install the components where needed.
check system parameters against reference values
Make sure that the measurable factors which define the operation of a system correspond to the predetermined norms.
keep records of work progress
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.