3.0 KiB
3.0 KiB
Competences — automation engineering technician
Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/5791a961-4717-4230-a245-a4082a675f04).
Essential
- adjust engineering designs (skill/competence)
- align components (skill/competence)
- assemble machines (skill/competence)
- assemble mechatronic units (skill/competence)
- assemble sensors (skill/competence)
- assist scientific research (skill/competence)
- automatic control system (knowledge)
- automation technology (knowledge)
- computer engineering (knowledge)
- control engineering (knowledge)
- design drawings (knowledge)
- electrical engineering (knowledge)
- fasten components (skill/competence)
- inspect quality of products (skill/competence)
- install automation components (skill/competence)
- install mechatronic equipment (skill/competence)
- interpret circuit diagrams (skill/competence)
- liaise with engineers (skill/competence)
- maintain robotic equipment (skill/competence)
- mechanical engineering (knowledge)
- mechatronics (knowledge)
- microprocessors (knowledge)
- monitor automated machines (skill/competence)
- perform test run (skill/competence)
- prepare production prototypes (skill/competence)
- quality standards (knowledge)
- read engineering drawings (skill/competence)
- record test data (skill/competence)
- robotic components (knowledge)
- robotics (knowledge)
- set up machine controls (skill/competence)
- test mechatronic units (skill/competence)
- test sensors (skill/competence)
Optional
- apply technical communication skills (skill/competence)
- assemble hardware components (skill/competence)
- CAD software (knowledge)
- CAE software (knowledge)
- customise software for drive system (skill/competence)
- firmware (knowledge)
- follow standards for machinery safety (skill/competence)
- follow work schedule (skill/competence)
- guidance, navigation and control (knowledge)
- install software (skill/competence)
- integrate new products in manufacturing (skill/competence)
- keep records of work progress (skill/competence)
- maintain control systems for automated equipment (skill/competence)
- marine technology (knowledge)
- program a CNC controller (skill/competence)
- program firmware (skill/competence)
- programmable logic controller (knowledge)
- provide power connection from bus bars (skill/competence)
- replace machines (skill/competence)
- resolve equipment malfunctions (skill/competence)
- sensors (knowledge)
- set up automotive robot (skill/competence)
- use CAM software (skill/competence)
- write technical reports (skill/competence)
Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 56 ads, as of 2026-07-09)
Share of analyzed job ads mentioning the item (threshold ≥ 20 %). Source: JSearch/Adzuna APIs.
Hard skills
- troubleshooting — 32 %
- plc programming — 21 %
Responsibilities
- equipment maintenance — 20 %