automation engineer
Code 2141.4.2.1
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.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- robotic components
- technical drawings
- electronics
- physics
- control engineering
- electrical engineering
- industrial engineering
- computer engineering
- mechanical engineering
- mechatronics
- manufacturing processes
- design drawings
- engineering principles
- production processes
- engineering processes
- robotics
- sensors
- automation technology
Skills and competences
- interact professionally in research and professional environments
- analyse test data
- approve engineering design
- define technical requirements
- demonstrate disciplinary expertise
- develop electronic test procedures
- develop mechatronic test procedures
- operate open source software
- design automation components
- design prototypes
- manage research data
- adjust engineering designs
- think abstractly
- prepare production prototypes
- conduct quality control analysis
- conduct literature research
- gather technical information
- record test data
- simulate mechatronic design concepts
- use technical drawing software
Transversal competences
- monitor manufacturing quality standards
- manage personal professional development
- perform project management
- report analysis results
- mathematics
- think analytically
- synthesise information
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