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integrated circuit design engineer

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Integrated circuit design engineers design the layout for integrated circuits according to electronics engineering principles. They use software to create design schematics and diagrams.

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Competences
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Groups
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Essential
17
Optional
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Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 10 competences

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electronic components

Devices and components that can be found in electronic systems. These devices can range from simple components such as amplifiers and oscillators, to more complex integrated packages, such as integrated circuits and printed circuit boards.

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integrated circuit types

Types of integrated circuits (IC), such as analog integrated circuits, digital integrated circuits, and mixed-signal integrated circuits.

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CAD software

The computer-aided design (CAD) software for creating, modifying, analysing or optimising a design.

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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.
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design drawings

The drawings detailing the design of products, tools, and engineering systems.

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electricity

The principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.

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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.

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electronics

The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications.

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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.

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mathematics

Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove the truth or falsity of these conjectures. There are many fields of mathematics, some of which are widely used for practical applications.

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semiconductors

Semiconductors are essential components of electronic circuits and contain properties of both insulators, such as glass, and conductors, such as copper. Most semiconductors are crystals made of silicon or germanium. By introducing other elements in the crystal through doping, the crystals turn into semiconductors. Depending on the amount of electrons created by the doping process, the crystals turn into N-type semiconductors, or P-type semiconductors.

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Essential skills and competences 7 competences

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create technical plans

Create detailed technical plans of machinery, equipment, tools and other products.

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customise drafts

Edit drawings, schematic diagrams, and drafts according to specifications.

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design electronic systems

Draft sketches and design electronic systems, products, and components using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software and equipment. Make a simulation so that an assessment can be made of the viability of the product and so the physical parameters can be examined before the actual building of the product.

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design integrated circuits

Design and draft integrated circuits (IC) or semiconductors, such as microchips, used in electronic products. Integrate all necessary components, such as diodes, transistors, and resistors. Pay attention to the design of input signals, output signals, and power availability.

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liaise with engineers

Collaborate with engineers to ensure common understanding and discuss product design, development and improvement.

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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 technical drawing software

Create technical designs and technical drawings using specialised software.

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Optional knowledge 5 competences

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battery management systems

The electronic system that manages and monitors the performance of a battery.

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LED lighting components

Semiconductor devices which emit light, visible or infrared, when an electric current passes through them and they get charged. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are produced when holes and electrons, the particles carried by the current, are combined within the semiconductor mechanism.

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Cross-sector

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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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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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Optional skills and competences 14 competences

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monitor system performance

Measure system reliability and performance before, during and after component integration and during system operation and maintenance. Select and use performance monitoring tools and techniques, such as special software.

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apply technical communication skills

Explain technical details to non-technical customers, stakeholders, or any other interested parties in a clear and concise manner.

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communicate with customers

Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.

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create a product's virtual model

Create a mathematical or three-dimensional computer graphic model of the product by using a CAE system or a calculator.

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design prototypes

Design prototypes of products or components of products by applying design and engineering principles.

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develop assembly instructions

Develop a code of letters and numbers to label diagrams for assembly instructions.

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draft bill of materials

Set up a list of materials, components, and assemblies as well as the quantities needed to manufacture a certain product.

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draw blueprints

Draw layout specifications for machinery, equipment and building structures. Specify which materials should be used and the size of the components. Show different angles and views of the product.

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keep records of work progress

Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

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plan manufacturing processes

Determine and schedule production and assembly steps. Plan manpower and equipment needs taking ergonomic considerations into account.

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review drafts

Proofread and give feedback to technical drawings or drafts.

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test electronic units

Test electronic units using appropriate equipment. Gather and analyse data. Monitor and evaluate system performance and take action if needed.

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train employees

Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.

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use manual draughting techniques

Use non-computerised draughting techniques to make detailed drawings of designs by hand with specialised tools such as pencils, rulers and templates.

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