automation engineer

Automation engineers research, design, and develop applications and systems for the automation of the production process. They implement technology and reduce, whenever applicable, human input to reach the full potential of industrial robotics. Automation engineers oversee the process and ensure all systems run safely and smoothly.

Alternative Labels

agricultural automation engineer

automated systems engineer

automated systems specialist

automation systems engineer

engineer in automated systems

engineer in automation

engineer in automation systems

fleet autonomy system engineer

manufacturing engineer in automation

specialist in automated systems

specialist in automation systems

unmanned vessel engineer

vessel autonomy 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

adjust engineering designs analyse test data approve engineering design conduct literature research conduct quality control analysis define technical requirements demonstrate disciplinary expertise design automation components design prototypes develop electronic test procedures develop mechatronic test procedures gather technical information interact professionally in research and professional environments manage personal professional development manage research data monitor manufacturing quality standards operate open source software perform project management prepare production prototypes record test data report analysis results simulate mechatronic design concepts synthesise information think abstractly use technical drawing software

Essential Knowledge

automatic control system automation technology computer engineering control engineering design drawings electrical engineering electronics engineering principles engineering processes industrial engineering manufacturing processes mathematics mechanical engineering mechatronics physics production processes robotic components robotics sensors technical drawings

Optional Skills and Competences

apply blended learning apply for research funding apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities assemble hardware components assemble mechatronic units assemble sensors 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 examine engineering principles follow standards for machinery safety increase the impact of science on policy and society install automation components install mechatronic equipment install software integrate gender dimension in research maintain control systems for automated equipment maintain robotic equipment maintain safe engineering watches manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data manage intellectual property rights manage open publications mentor individuals monitor automated machines perform resource planning perform scientific research perform test run program firmware promote open innovation in research promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities promote the transfer of knowledge publish academic research replace machines set up automotive robot speak different languages teach in academic or vocational contexts test mechatronic units test sensors use CAD software use CAM software write routine reports write scientific publications

Optional Knowledge

CAE software electromechanics firmware guidance, navigation and control marine technology maritime law microelectromechanical systems microelectronics model based system engineering quality standards safety engineering

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/bb609566-3ab6-44dd-8f48-cf0b15b96827

Status

released

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