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.

ESCO Code

2152.1.15

NACE Code

72.1 - Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering

71.2 - Technical testing and analysis

26.51 - Manufacture of instruments and appliances for measuring, testing and navigation

71.12 - Engineering activities and related technical consultancy

Alternative Labels

sensor designer

actuator and sensor engineer

engineer of sensors

electronics 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

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

Essential Knowledge

computer simulation control engineering design drawings digital twin technology electricity electricity principles electronic equipment standards electronic test procedures electronics engineering principles environmental legislation environmental threats mathematics microsensors physics sensors

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

CAE software MOEM automation technology biomedical engineering biotechnology building automation computer engineering consumer electronics digital camera sensors electrical engineering environmental engineering firmware holography hybrid control systems industrial research and development mathematical modelling mechanical engineering microelectromechanical systems microelectronics microprocessors optics optoelectronics precision mechanics quantum computing safety engineering

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Concept Uri

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

Status

released

Occupations

sensor engineer

Concept overview

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