4.2 KiB
4.2 KiB
Competences — medical device engineering technician
Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/30641348-f9f2-4fe5-ab8c-fe6ff9931a54).
Essential
- adjust engineering designs (skill/competence)
- align components (skill/competence)
- assist scientific research (skill/competence)
- biomedical engineering (knowledge)
- conduct routine machinery checks (skill/competence)
- consult technical resources (skill/competence)
- design drawings (knowledge)
- electrical wiring plans (knowledge)
- electricity (knowledge)
- fasten components (skill/competence)
- inspect quality of products (skill/competence)
- install electrical and electronic equipment (skill/competence)
- install pneumatic systems (skill/competence)
- liaise with engineers (skill/competence)
- maintain medical devices (skill/competence)
- manufacture medical devices (skill/competence)
- mechanics (knowledge)
- medical device regulations (knowledge)
- medical device test procedures (knowledge)
- medical devices (knowledge)
- medical devices materials (knowledge)
- operate scientific measuring equipment (skill/competence)
- perform maintenance on installed equipment (skill/competence)
- perform test run (skill/competence)
- pneumatics (knowledge)
- prepare production prototypes (skill/competence)
- read engineering drawings (skill/competence)
- record test data (skill/competence)
- repair medical devices (skill/competence)
- resolve equipment malfunctions (skill/competence)
- test medical devices (skill/competence)
- use measurement instruments (skill/competence)
- use testing equipment (skill/competence)
- wear cleanroom suit (skill/competence)
Optional
- advise on medical device features (skill/competence)
- advise on safety improvements (skill/competence)
- apply soldering techniques (skill/competence)
- apply technical communication skills (skill/competence)
- assemble machines (skill/competence)
- biomedical science (knowledge)
- biomedical techniques (knowledge)
- biotechnology (knowledge)
- CAD software (knowledge)
- CAE software (knowledge)
- diagnostic radiology (knowledge)
- electrical engineering (knowledge)
- electronics (knowledge)
- estimate restoration costs (skill/competence)
- finish medical devices (skill/competence)
- firmware (knowledge)
- human anatomy (knowledge)
- hydraulics (knowledge)
- integrate new products in manufacturing (skill/competence)
- keep records of work progress (skill/competence)
- manage inspections of equipment (skill/competence)
- manipulate medical devices materials (skill/competence)
- mechanical engineering (knowledge)
- mechatronics (knowledge)
- medical imaging technology (knowledge)
- monitor machine operations (skill/competence)
- negotiate sales contracts (skill/competence)
- operate precision machinery (skill/competence)
- operate soldering equipment (skill/competence)
- operate welding equipment (skill/competence)
- order supplies (skill/competence)
- perform ICT troubleshooting (skill/competence)
- perform risk analysis (skill/competence)
- prepare compliance documents (skill/competence)
- program firmware (skill/competence)
- provide customer information related to repairs (skill/competence)
- provide legal information on medical devices (skill/competence)
- quality standards (knowledge)
- radiation physics in healthcare (knowledge)
- solder electronics (skill/competence)
- use CAM software (skill/competence)
- use precision tools (skill/competence)
- write inspection reports (skill/competence)
- write records for repairs (skill/competence)
- write technical reports (skill/competence)
Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 48 ads, as of 2026-07-17)
Share of analyzed job ads mentioning the item (threshold ≥ 20 %). Source: JSearch/Adzuna APIs.
Hard skills
- troubleshooting — 42 %
- calibration — 38 %
- equipment repair — 38 %
- preventive maintenance — 31 %
- medical equipment maintenance — 27 %
- biomedical equipment maintenance — 21 %
- preventative maintenance — 19 %
Responsibilities
- equipment repair — 23 %
- equipment installation — 19 %