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Power electronics engineers design and test circuits for use in power electronics systems. They find solutions for known flaws in mechanical designs and collaborate with other engineers to perform cross-functional tasks when testing designs.

Alternative Labels

engineer of power electronics

power electronics design engineer

power electronics engineering consultant

power electronics engineering expert

power electronics engineering specialist

power electronics technology engineer

power electronics testing engineer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adjust engineering designs analyse test data approve engineering design conduct literature research conduct quality control analysis define technical requirements design electromechanical systems design power electronics design prototypes develop electronic test procedures dispose of hazardous waste draft design specifications ensure material compliance interpret circuit diagrams model power electronics operate electronic measuring instruments perform data analysis prepare production prototypes record test data report analysis results test microelectronics test power electronics use technical drawing software

Essential Knowledge

battery design battery management systems design drawings electricity electricity principles electronic equipment standards electronic test procedures electronics engineering principles environmental legislation environmental threats health and safety regulations integrated circuits mechanical engineering physics power electronics

Optional Skills and Competences

apply soldering techniques apply technical communication skills assemble hardware components coordinate engineering teams create technical plans define manufacturing quality criteria design firmware design integrated circuits develop product design draft bill of materials install software maintain safe engineering watches operate precision machinery perform project management perform resource planning perform test run prepare assembly drawings program firmware train employees use CAD software use CAM software use precision tools

Optional Knowledge

CAD software CAE software consumer electronics energy saving potential of automated shift systems regulations on substances risk management robotic components robotics safety engineering

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/7f46db3a-754b-4bda-b287-5932fa062ee9

Status

released

Occupations

power electronics engineer

Description

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept URI