automotive diagnostic equipment
The equipment used to examine automotive systems and components.
Homologation engineers are responsible for the homologation process of new types of vehicles, components and systems and for ensuring the compliance with regulatory requirements for the sales country. They develop and implement homologation programmes and facilitate type approval testing in accordance with the European legislation, ensuring the respect of homologation timings. They research on and interpret regulatory requirements and are the main contact point for homologation and certification purposes within the organisation and with external agencies. Homologation engineers draft technical documentation and support design and test engineers in the vehicle development process.
Competences and skills
43 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencescar controls
The functioning of specific car equipment such as how to operate and handle the clutch, throttle, lighting, instrumentation, transmission and the brakes.
European vehicle type-approval legislation
The EU framework for the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
vehicle manufacturing process
Series of steps taken in order to produce a car or any other motor vehicle such as the design, the chassis and body assembly, the painting process, the interior assembly and the quality control.
vehicle type-approval
The process for certifying that a vehicle or its systems and components meet the requirements set by the applicable environmental, administrative and technical standards and regulations.
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Cross-sector
3 competencesemission standards
The legal limitations of the amount of pollutants that can be emitted into the environment. The EU legislative framework regulating emission standards for driving vehicles.
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quality assurance procedures
The procedures to inspect a product or system to ensure that it is according to specifications and requirements.
types of vehicle engines
Types of car engines in road and racing cars, including those with emerging technologies like hybrids and electric motors, and how they work.
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Essential skills and competences 17 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesadvise on homologation procedure
Advise vehicle manufactures on the procedures involved in requesting type-approval certificates for a vehicle, a component or a set of components. Provide support in submitting technical documentation to the approval authority and follow up on application results. Provide assistance during inspections and conformity of production controls and support the manufacturer in issuing a certificate of conformity.
ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production
Make sure to comply with environmental legislation in food production. Understand the legislation related to environmental matters in food manufacturing and apply it in practice.
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interpret technical requirements
Analyse, understand and apply the information provided regarding technical conditions.
provide homologation management services
Provide technical services to vehicle manufacturers in the homologation process. Draft and review the homologation timing plan in line with the manufacturer strategy and report on their implementation and on the results of the programmes. Support vehicle designers and engineers during the compliance checks to ensure that regulatory requirements are met in the early stage of the vehicle development.
Cross-sector
13 competencesattend to detail in preparation for audits
Ensure constant compliance with standards and requirements, such as keeping certifications up to date and monitoring activities to ensure correct procedures are followed, so that audits can occur smoothly and no negative aspects can be identified.
automotive engineering
The discipline of engineering that combines mechanical, electrical, electronic, software and safety engineering to design motor vehicles such as trucks, vans and automobiles.
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ensure conformity to specifications
Ensure that the assembled products are conform to the specifications given.
ensure products meet regulatory requirements
Study, implement, and monitor the integrity and compliance of products with the required regulatory aspects by law. Advise on applying and abiding by regulations on the product and manufacturing regulations.
identify legal requirements
Conduct research for applicable legal and normative procedures and standards, analyse and derive legal requirements that apply to the organisation, its policies and products.
keep up-to-date with regulations
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current regulations and apply this knowledge in specific sectors.
liaise with engineers
Collaborate with engineers to ensure common understanding and discuss product design, development and improvement.
manage product testing
Oversee the testing procedures to ensure that the end-product complies with the quality and safety requirements.
prepare compliance documents
Prepare documents with legal value which prove that an installation or a facility is conform to the regulations.
read standard blueprints
Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.
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.
report test findings
Report test results with a focus on findings and recommendations, differentiating results by levels of severity. Include relevant information from the test plan and outline the test methodologies, using metrics, tables, and visual methods to clarify where needed.
write technical reports
Compose technical customer reports understandable for people without technical background.
Optional knowledge 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencesgreen automotive technologies
Technologies that allow the development of sustainable practices within the automotive industry. They are focused on lowering the negative effects of this industry on the environment such as air pollution or the use of non-renewable sources, and on using green methods in the design and manufacture of automotive products.
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mechanical requirements for vehicles in urban areas
The legal requirements that vehicles must meet in order to operate in urban areas, including aspects related to the safety of vehicle, reliability, and driving comfort.
pollution legislation
Be familiar with European and National legislation regarding the risk of pollution.
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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.
vehicle electrical systems
The vehicle electrical systems, including components such as the battery, starter, and alternator. The battery provides energy to the starter. The alternator provides the battery the energy it requires to power the vehicle.
Cross-sector
5 competencesconsumer protection
The current legislation applicable in relation to the rights of consumers in the marketplace.
design principles
The elements used in design such as unity, scale, proportion, balance, symmetry, space, form, texture, colour, light, shade and congruence and their application into practice.
legal research
The methods and procedures of research in legal matters, such as the regulations, and different approaches to analyses and source gathering, and the knowledge on how to adapt the research methodology to a specific case to obtain the required information.
mechanics of motor vehicles
The way energy forces interact and affect components in motor vehicles such as cars, buses, invalid carriages and other motorised vehicles.
new vehicles on the market
Latest developments and trends related to the new types of vehicles and vehicle brands on the market.
Optional skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceensure compliance with maintenance legislation
Guarantee compliance with building regulations, licensing, legal requirements, electrical installations and health and safety procedures.
Sector-specific
1 competencesupervise motor vehicles manufacture
Inspect plants where motor vehicles are manufactured to ensure safety and quality control. Ensure that components are manufactured in compliance with safety and design specifications.
Cross-sector
6 competencescommunicate regulations
Keep relevant persons and department up-to-date with new or revised regulations in order that product requirements and specifications are met at all times.
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.
manage health and safety standards
Oversee all personnel and processes to comply with health, safety and hygiene standards. Communicate and support alignment of these requirements with the company's health and safety programmes.
manage maintenance operations
Oversee maintenance activities, making sure that staff is following procedures and ensuring routine and periodic refurbishment and maintenance activities.
monitor manufacturing quality standards
Monitor quality standards in manufacturing and finishing process.
recommend product improvements
Recommend product modifications, new features or accessories to keep customers interested.