mechatronics engineering technician

Mechatronics engineering technicians collaborate with engineers in the development of mechatronic devices and applications through a combination of mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, and computer engineering. They build, test, install, and calibrate mechatronics and solve technical problems.

Alternative Labels

mechatronic device technician

mechatronic device technologist

mechatronics technician

mechatronics technologist

technician in mechatronic devices

technician in mechatronics

technologist in mechatronic devices

technologist in mechatronics

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 align components assemble mechatronic units assist scientific research fasten components follow standards for machinery safety inspect quality of products install mechatronic equipment interpret circuit diagrams liaise with engineers perform test run prepare production prototypes read assembly drawings read engineering drawings record test data simulate mechatronic design concepts test mechatronic units

Essential Knowledge

automation technology computer engineering control engineering design drawings electrical engineering electronics mechanical engineering mechatronics physics quality standards robotics

Optional Skills and Competences

apply technical communication skills assemble hardware components assemble machines calibrate mechatronic instruments customise software for drive system examine engineering principles install automation components install software integrate new products in manufacturing keep records of work progress keep up with digital transformation of industrial processes maintain control systems for automated equipment maintain mechatronic equipment monitor automated machines program a CNC controller program firmware replace machines resolve equipment malfunctions set up automotive robot set up machine controls use CAM software write technical reports

Optional Knowledge

CAD software CAE software automatic control system consumer electronics electromechanics hydraulics micromechatronic engineering optical engineering optoelectronic devices optoelectronics pneumatics programmable logic controller telecommunications engineering

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/edf2e989-d7c5-496e-b365-81fc5cb9eb39

Status

released

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