# Tools & technology — instrumentation engineer

Source: O*NET 30.3 'Software Skills' for 17-3028.00.

| Software | Category | Hot technology |
|---|---|---|
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software | yes |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software | yes |
| Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D | Computer aided design CAD software | yes |
| Bentley MicroStation | Computer aided design CAD software | yes |
| Dassault Systemes SolidWorks | Computer aided design CAD software | yes |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes |
| Apple macOS | Operating system software | yes |
| Linux | Operating system software | yes |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | yes |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software | yes |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes |
| MathWorks Simulink | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| Minitab | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| National Instruments LabVIEW | Development environment software |  |

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## Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 50 ads, as of 2026-07-14)

Share of analyzed job ads mentioning the item (threshold ≥ 20 %). Source: JSearch/Adzuna APIs.

### Tools

- PLC — **20 %**

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