§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

mechanical engineer

Mechanical engineers research, plan and design mechanical products and systems and supervise the fabrication, operation, application, installation and repair of systems and products.

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Description

Mechanical engineers research, plan and design mechanical products and systems and supervise the fabrication, operation, application, installation and repair of systems and products. They research and analyse data.

Theoretical Knowledge

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

precision mechanics design drawings aircraft mechanics mathematical modelling robotics blueprints environmental legislation electromechanics electric current transmission towers design principles robotic components combined heat and power generation quality and cycle time optimisation micromechatronic engineering hydraulics aerodynamics automation technology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

manage engine-room resources design engineering components define part requirements use technical drawing software design a solar absorption cooling system perform feasibility study on solar heating execute analytical mathematical calculations create technical plans design heating and cooling emission systems coordinate engineering teams approve engineering design perform a feasibility study on solar absorption cooling draft design specifications define technical requirements design prototypes use precision tools perform scientific research adjust engineering designs

OPTIONALOptional competences

set up automotive robot create a product's virtual model keep up with digital transformation of industrial processes calibrate mechatronic instruments instruct on energy saving technologies test mechatronic units manage supplies read engineering drawings install mechatronic equipment inspect engine rooms develop mechatronic test procedures maintain robotic equipment gather technical information install automation components prepare production prototypes operate precision machinery re-assemble engines repair engines maintain electrical equipment disassemble engines build machines operate ship propulsion system design automation components determine production capacity evaluate engine performance set up the controller of a machine automotive engineering manage the operation of propulsion plant machinery advise on machinery malfunctions simulate mechatronic design concepts perform data analysis assess financial viability read standard blueprints design a domotic system in buildings

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)