production engineering technician

Description

Production engineering technicians plan production, follow up production processes and develop and test solutions to solve technical problems. They work closely with engineers and technologists, inspect products, conduct tests, and collect data.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

production processes engineering principles engineering processes CAE software

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

blueprints mechanics CAD software mathematics

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

define part requirements read engineering drawings collaborate with engineers perform maintenance on installed equipment create solutions to problems troubleshoot analyse production processes for improvement record test data conduct routine machinery checks resolve equipment malfunctions analyse test data adjust engineering designs

OPTIONALOptional competences

perform test run oversee quality control plan manufacturing processes secure working area operate welding equipment manage supplies use CAD software advise on manufacturing problems verify product specifications assess operating cost order supplies create technical plans operate soldering equipment solve technical problems use testing equipment communicate production plan use computer-aided engineering systems read standard blueprints