# Competences — automotive engineering technician

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/444c9aa9-578d-4a9a-9949-99ef1bacb20e).

## Essential

- **adjust engineering designs** (skill/competence)
- **CAE software** (knowledge)
- **engineering principles** (knowledge)
- **engineering processes** (knowledge)
- **execute analytical mathematical calculations** (skill/competence)
- **green automotive technologies** (knowledge)
- **hybrid vehicle architecture** (knowledge)
- **ICT software specifications** (knowledge)
- **liaise with engineers** (skill/competence)
- **material mechanics** (knowledge)
- **mathematics** (knowledge)
- **mechanics** (knowledge)
- **mechanics of motor vehicles** (knowledge)
- **multimedia systems** (knowledge)
- **physics** (knowledge)
- **read engineering drawings** (skill/competence)
- **read standard blueprints** (skill/competence)
- **recommend product improvements** (skill/competence)
- **troubleshoot** (skill/competence)
- **vehicle manufacturing process** (knowledge)

## Optional

- aerodynamics (knowledge)
- airport safety regulations (knowledge)
- analyse production processes for improvement (skill/competence)
- analyse stress resistance of products (skill/competence)
- apply reverse engineering (skill/competence)
- assess operating cost (skill/competence)
- CAD software (knowledge)
- CADD software (knowledge)
- calibrate electronic instruments (skill/competence)
- check functionality of essential components of airport vehicles (skill/competence)
- defense system (knowledge)
- design drawings (knowledge)
- determine maintenance schedules for airport equipment (skill/competence)
- determine production feasibility (skill/competence)
- disassemble engines (skill/competence)
- disassemble equipment (skill/competence)
- electrical engineering (knowledge)
- electronics principles (knowledge)
- ensure compliance with airport security measures (skill/competence)
- ensure equipment availability (skill/competence)
- follow manufacturer guidelines in use of airport equipment (skill/competence)
- follow production schedule (skill/competence)
- guarantee customer satisfaction (skill/competence)
- guidance, navigation and control (knowledge)
- identify airport safety hazards (skill/competence)
- inspect data (skill/competence)
- keep records of work progress (skill/competence)
- maintain electrical engines (skill/competence)
- maintain snow removal equipment (skill/competence)
- maintain vehicle electrical equipment (skill/competence)
- manage airport vehicle licences (skill/competence)
- manage airport workshops (skill/competence)
- manage health and safety standards (skill/competence)
- manage supplies (skill/competence)
- operate precision measuring equipment (skill/competence)
- operate testbeds (skill/competence)
- order supplies (skill/competence)
- organise vehicle breakdown support (skill/competence)
- oversee quality control (skill/competence)
- perform maintenance on installed equipment (skill/competence)
- perform physical stress tests on models (skill/competence)
- perform preventive maintenance on fire fighting vehicles (skill/competence)
- perform test run (skill/competence)
- perform tests on airport vehicles (skill/competence)
- perform vehicle diagnostic procedures (skill/competence)
- plan manufacturing processes (skill/competence)
- position engine on test stand (skill/competence)
- preserve airport maintenance equipment (skill/competence)
- product data management (knowledge)
- re-assemble engines (skill/competence)
- record test data (skill/competence)
- reverse engineering (knowledge)
- synthetic natural environment (knowledge)
- use CAD software (skill/competence)
- use CADD software (skill/competence)
- use testing equipment (skill/competence)
- vehicle type-approval (knowledge)
- write inspection reports (skill/competence)
- write stress-strain analysis reports (skill/competence)