sensor engineering technician

Sensor engineering technicians collaborate with sensor engineers in the development of sensors, sensor systems, and products that are equipped with sensors. Their role is to build, test, maintain, and repair the sensor equipment.

Alternative Labels

sensor development technician

technician in electronic sensors

sensor systems technician

technician in sensor engineering

assistant in sensor engineering

electronic sensor technologist

electronic sensor technician

sensor engineering technician

sensor and actuator technician

electronics sensor technician

sensor engineering assistant

sensor design technician

sensor technician

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

operate scientific measuring equipment assist scientific research record test data read engineering drawings fasten components test sensors align components adjust engineering designs liaise with engineers apply soldering techniques prepare production prototypes inspect quality of products solder electronics meet deadlines assemble sensors

Essential Knowledge

electronics electronic equipment standards sensors design drawings circuit diagrams electronic test procedures

Optional Skills and Competences

monitor machine operations operate precision machinery write technical reports perform test run integrate new products in manufacturing resolve equipment malfunctions wear cleanroom suit program firmware apply technical communication skills use precision tools maintain sensor equipment create technical plans perform data analysis keep records of work progress

Optional Knowledge

electrical engineering microprocessors mechanical engineering digital camera sensors precision measuring instruments microsensors consumer electronics control engineering firmware CAE software CAD software microassembly microelectronics

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/631e504f-0db4-4e03-bf90-3f00d550170f

Status

released

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