instrumentation engineering technician

Instrumentation engineering technicians assist instrumentation engineers in the development of control equipment, such as valves, relays, and regulators, which can be used to monitor and control processes. Instrumentation engineering technicians are responsible for building, testing, monitoring, and maintaining of equipment. They use wrenches, beam cutters, grind saws, and overhead cranes to build and repair equipment.

Alternative Labels

technician in instrumentation engineering

measurement and control engineering technologist

control and instrumentation technologist

technologist in control and instrumentation equipment

instrumentation technician

instrumentation technologist

instrumentation engineering technician

instrumentation engineering assistant

C&I engineering technician

C&I technologist

control and instrumentation engineering technician

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

ensure conformity to specifications align components manage instrumentation systems assist scientific research read standard blueprints wear appropriate protective gear record test data assemble instrumentation equipment use wrenches develop instrumentation systems liaise with engineers read assembly drawings test instrumentation equipment prepare production prototypes assemble measuring equipment operate soldering equipment perform test run read engineering drawings measure parts of manufactured products use hand tools adjust engineering designs measure electrical characteristics fasten components use power tools inspect quality of products conduct routine machinery checks

Essential Knowledge

control engineering electromechanics electronics instrumentation engineering metallurgy instrumentation equipment

Optional Skills and Competences

replace defect components calibrate electronic instruments use CAM software resolve equipment malfunctions tend surface grinding machine operate cranes use precision tools integrate new products in manufacturing operate circular saw tend metal sawing machine maintain sensor equipment apply technical communication skills operate precision machinery use remote control equipment analyse big data program firmware conduct quality control analysis write technical reports apply soldering techniques utilise machine learning keep records of work progress test sensors

Optional Knowledge

instrument performance elements CAD software pneumatics quality standards CAE software electrical equipment regulations nuclear energy electronic equipment standards automation technology electrical engineering mechatronics statistical analysis system software mechanical engineering data mining marine technology offshore renewable energy technologies hydraulics firmware cloud technologies offshore constructions and facilities renewable energy technologies power plant instrumentation data storage sensors

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2bb8adee-2b84-4d7b-84f9-0620bc09ada8

Status

released

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