rolling stock engineering technician

Rolling stock engineering technicians carry out technical functions to help rolling stock engineers with the design, development, manufacturing and testing processes, installation and maintenance of rail vehicles such as wagons, multiple units, carriages and locomotives. They also conduct experiments, collect and analyse data and report their findings.

Alternative Labels

rail rolling stock assembly operator

railway engineering apprentice

railway stock electronic equipment installer

railway stock engineer

railway stock equipment assembler

rolling stock assembly operator

rolling stock electronic equipment installer

rolling stock engineering apprentice

rolling stock engineering technician

rolling stock equipment assembler

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 execute analytical mathematical calculations liaise with engineers read engineering drawings troubleshoot

Essential Knowledge

CAE software ICT software specifications engineering principles engineering processes material mechanics mathematics mechanics mechanics of trains multimedia systems physics

Optional Skills and Competences

analyse production processes for improvement analyse stress resistance of products assess operating cost calibrate electronic instruments disassemble engines disassemble equipment ensure equipment availability follow production schedule guarantee customer satisfaction inspect data manage health and safety standards manage supplies operate precision measuring equipment order supplies oversee quality control perform physical stress tests on models perform test run plan manufacturing processes position engine on test stand re-assemble engines record test data use CAD software use testing equipment write inspection reports write stress-strain analysis reports

Optional Knowledge

CAD software product data management

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/0f2c04f1-9001-4a77-884f-1ea16949f6f6

Status

released

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