component engineer

Code 2149.2.2

Component engineers design and envision the engineering development of different small parts composing a bigger project, machine, or process. They ensure that parts are not conflicting from an engineering perspective.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • technical drawings
  • project management
  • manufacturing processes
  • engineering principles
  • production processes
  • engineering processes

Skills and competences

  • define technical requirements
  • execute feasibility study
  • assess financial viability
  • manage engineering project
  • interpret technical requirements
  • perform scientific research
  • use technical drawing software

Transversal competences

  • execute analytical mathematical calculations
  • mathematics

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences