mechatronics engineer
Code 2144.1.11
Mechatronics engineers design and develop intelligent systems, such as robotic devices, smart home appliances, and aeroplanes, through combining technologies from mechanical, electronic, computer, and control engineering. They create blueprints or design documents for parts, assemblies or finished products using software programs, and also oversee and manage projects.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- technical drawings
- electronics
- physics
- control engineering
- electrical engineering
- computer engineering
- mechanical engineering
- mechatronics
- mechanics
- design drawings
- engineering principles
- engineering processes
- robotics
- 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
- test mechatronic units
- conduct quality control analysis
- conduct literature research
- perform data analysis
- gather technical information
- follow standards for machinery safety
- 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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