sensor engineer

Sensor engineers design and develop sensors, sensor systems and products that are equipped with sensors. They plan and monitor the manufacture of these products.

Alternative Labels

sensor designer

actuator and sensor engineer

engineer of sensors

electronics sensor engineer

sensor engineer

sensor technology engineering expert

sensor design engineer

sensor developer

sensors engineer

sensor systems engineer

sensor and actuator engineer

sensor engineering expert

sensor engineers

sensor technology engineer

electronic sensor engineer

sensor engineering adviser

sensor technology engineering specialist

sensor engineering consultant

sensor technology engineering adviser

sensor development engineer

sensor engineering specialist

engineer specialised in sensor technology

engineer in sensor technology

sensor technology engineering consultant

engineer of sensors and actuators

specialist sensor 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

design sensors report analysis results approve engineering design record test data analyse test data prepare production prototypes adjust engineering designs conduct literature research perform project management think abstractly operate open source software abide by regulations on banned materials synthesise information operate scientific measuring equipment test sensors develop electronic test procedures demonstrate disciplinary expertise manage personal professional development interact professionally in research and professional environments think analytically model sensor perform data analysis manage research data design prototypes conduct quality control analysis read engineering drawings use technical drawing software

Essential Knowledge

electronics design drawings environmental threats physics electronic equipment standards control engineering electricity engineering principles electricity principles environmental legislation sensors microsensors electronic test procedures mathematics

Optional Skills and Competences

draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation provide technical documentation prepare assembly drawings promote the transfer of knowledge build business relationships publish academic research teach in academic or vocational contexts draft bill of materials manage intellectual property rights apply technical communication skills use precision tools maintain safe engineering watches apply blended learning manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data automotive engineering coordinate engineering teams create technical plans disseminate results to the scientific community train employees manage open publications define manufacturing quality criteria use CAM software increase the impact of science on policy and society speak different languages use CAD software communicate with a non-scientific audience develop product design perform resource planning promote inclusion in research evaluate research activities promote open innovation in research design firmware conduct research across disciplines apply for research funding mentor individuals perform scientific research develop professional network with researchers and scientists apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities communicate with customers perform test run write scientific publications promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities

Optional Knowledge

environmental engineering biomedical engineering biotechnology automation technology microelectronics digital camera sensors electrical engineering microelectromechanical systems firmware building automation computer engineering MOEM consumer electronics optoelectronics optics precision mechanics hybrid control systems CAE software microprocessors mechanical engineering

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/4f4d33a1-0b41-4dd9-8a42-aeba5a3974ab

Status

released

Occupations

sensor engineer

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI