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automation-engineer Occupational skill for the role 'automation engineer' (also: engineer in automation, electric vehicles automation engineer, automated systems engineer, manufacturing engineer in automation, mining automation engineer, agricultural automation engineer). Use when the user asks for typical automation engineer work such as: Publish engineering reports documenting design details or qualification test results.; Provide consultation or training on topics such as mechatronics or automated control.; Oversee the work of contractors in accordance with project requirements.

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.

Core workflow

  1. Publish engineering reports documenting design details or qualification test results.
  2. Provide consultation or training on topics such as mechatronics or automated control.
  3. Oversee the work of contractors in accordance with project requirements.
  4. Create mechanical design documents for parts, assemblies, or finished products.
  5. Maintain technical project files.
  6. Analyze existing development or manufacturing procedures and suggest improvements.
  7. Implement or test design solutions.
  8. Research, select, or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication.

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • adjust engineering designs
  • analyse test data
  • approve engineering design
  • automatic control system
  • automation technology
  • computer engineering
  • conduct literature research
  • conduct quality control analysis
  • control engineering
  • define technical requirements
  • demonstrate disciplinary expertise
  • design automation components
  • design drawings
  • design prototypes
  • develop electronic test procedures

Hot technologies

  • The MathWorks MATLAB
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
  • Structured query language SQL
  • C
  • Microsoft Visual Basic
  • SAP software
  • C#
  • C++
  • Oracle Java

Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/bb609566-3ab6-44dd-8f48-cf0b15b96827), ONET 30.3 (17-2199.05). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*