# Competences — powertrain engineer

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/5979893a-0a30-447b-8f33-1ea405600583).

## Essential

- **adjust engineering designs** (skill/competence)
- **aerodynamics** (knowledge)
- **apply health and safety standards** (skill/competence)
- **approve engineering design** (skill/competence)
- **assemble automotive batteries** (skill/competence)
- **assess financial viability** (skill/competence)
- **assess powertrain** (skill/competence)
- **automation technology** (knowledge)
- **automotive diagnostic equipment** (knowledge)
- **automotive engineering** (skill/competence)
- **battery components** (knowledge)
- **CAD software** (knowledge)
- **CAE software** (knowledge)
- **calibrate engines** (skill/competence)
- **car controls** (knowledge)
- **collaborate with engineers** (skill/competence)
- **compare alternative vehicles** (skill/competence)
- **computer technology** (knowledge)
- **conduct performance tests** (skill/competence)
- **control the performance of the vehicle** (skill/competence)
- **create CAD drawings** (skill/competence)
- **define technical requirements** (skill/competence)
- **design control systems** (skill/competence)
- **design drawings** (knowledge)
- **design electrical systems** (skill/competence)
- **design electronic systems** (skill/competence)
- **design hybrid operating strategies** (skill/competence)
- **develop electronic test procedures** (skill/competence)
- **develop test procedures** (skill/competence)
- **electric drives** (knowledge)
- **electric motors** (knowledge)
- **electrical testing methods** (knowledge)
- **electronic test procedures** (knowledge)
- **electronics** (knowledge)
- **energy saving potential of automated shift systems** (knowledge)
- **engine components** (knowledge)
- **engineering principles** (knowledge)
- **engineering processes** (knowledge)
- **evaluate engine performance** (skill/competence)
- **execute analytical mathematical calculations** (skill/competence)
- **execute software tests** (skill/competence)
- **fuel cell types** (knowledge)
- **green automotive technologies** (knowledge)
- **hybrid control systems** (knowledge)
- **hybrid model** (knowledge)
- **hybrid vehicle architecture** (knowledge)
- **install car electronics** (skill/competence)
- **liaise with engineers** (skill/competence)
- **manage engineering project** (skill/competence)
- **mechanical components of vehicles** (knowledge)
- **mechanical engineering** (knowledge)
- **mechanical systems** (knowledge)
- **mechanics** (knowledge)
- **mechanics of motor vehicles** (knowledge)
- **mechatronics** (knowledge)
- **model electromechanical systems** (skill/competence)
- **model hardware** (skill/competence)
- **monitor technology trends** (skill/competence)
- **operation of different engines** (knowledge)
- **perform scientific research** (skill/competence)
- **perform test run** (skill/competence)
- **perform vehicle tests** (skill/competence)
- **plan engineering activities** (skill/competence)
- **position engine on test stand** (skill/competence)
- **prepare production prototypes** (skill/competence)
- **prepare vehicle trim** (skill/competence)
- **principles of combustion engines** (knowledge)
- **principles of mechanical engineering** (knowledge)
- **Prototyping development** (knowledge)
- **provide technical expertise** (skill/competence)
- **simulate mechatronic design concepts** (skill/competence)
- **test procedures** (knowledge)
- **types of fuels** (knowledge)
- **types of vehicle engines** (knowledge)
- **types of vehicles** (knowledge)
- **use CAD software** (skill/competence)
- **use CAE software** (skill/competence)
- **use computer-aided engineering systems** (skill/competence)
- **use technical drawing software** (skill/competence)
- **vehicle electrical systems** (knowledge)
- **vehicle manufacturing process** (knowledge)

## Optional

- advanced driver assistant systems (knowledge)
- aerospace engineering (knowledge)
- anticipate change in car technology (skill/competence)
- CADD software (knowledge)
- calibrate electromechanical system (skill/competence)
- collaborate with designers (skill/competence)
- control engineering (knowledge)
- coordinate engineering teams (skill/competence)
- describe electric drive system (skill/competence)
- design chassis (skill/competence)
- design electromechanical systems (skill/competence)
- design engineering components (skill/competence)
- design power electronics (skill/competence)
- design prototypes (skill/competence)
- design sensors (skill/competence)
- diagnose problems with vehicles (skill/competence)
- distribute technical information on operation of vehicles (skill/competence)
- draft design specifications (skill/competence)
- electrical engineering (knowledge)
- electrical instrumentation engineering (knowledge)
- electrical wiring diagrams (knowledge)
- evaluate vehicle ecological footprint (skill/competence)
- locomotive brake applications (knowledge)
- maintain braking system (skill/competence)
- maintain motor vehicle steering system (skill/competence)
- maintain vehicle service (skill/competence)
- manufacturing processes (knowledge)
- material mechanics (knowledge)
- microelectronics (knowledge)
- model based system engineering (knowledge)
- model electrical system (skill/competence)
- model power electronics (skill/competence)
- motor vehicle parts drawings (knowledge)
- operate diesel propulsion plants (skill/competence)
- operate ship propulsion system (skill/competence)
- operate testbeds (skill/competence)
- operation of transport equipment (knowledge)
- organise technical operating information for vehicles (skill/competence)
- perform vehicle diagnostic procedures (skill/competence)
- power electronics (knowledge)
- power engineering (knowledge)
- prepare engine room for operation (skill/competence)
- project management (knowledge)
- provide software testing documentation (skill/competence)
- provide technical training (skill/competence)
- re-assemble engines (skill/competence)
- report test findings (skill/competence)
- run simulations (skill/competence)
- solve technical problems (skill/competence)
- systems development life-cycle (knowledge)
- test electronic units (skill/competence)
- test mechatronic units (skill/competence)
- test power electronics (skill/competence)
- types of tyres (knowledge)
- use CADD software (skill/competence)
- vehicle-to-everything technologies (knowledge)

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## Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 14 ads, as of 2026-07-18)

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

### Hard skills

- data analysis — **21 %**
- control strategy development — **21 %**
- ice component design — **14 %**
- data-driven decision making — **14 %**
- durability analysis — **14 %**
- mechanical analysis — **14 %**
- powertrain calibration — **14 %**
- powertrain modeling — **14 %**
- problem solving — **14 %**

### Responsibilities

- system optimization — **21 %**
- team collaboration — **14 %**
- technical planning — **14 %**
- project leadership — **14 %**
- software calibration — **14 %**
- system integration — **14 %**
- engine integration — **14 %**
- cross-functional collaboration — **14 %**

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