7.2 KiB
7.2 KiB
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)
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 %