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Competences — sensor engineering technician

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/631e504f-0db4-4e03-bf90-3f00d550170f).

Essential

  • adjust engineering designs (skill/competence)
  • align components (skill/competence)
  • apply soldering techniques (skill/competence)
  • assemble sensors (skill/competence)
  • assist scientific research (skill/competence)
  • design drawings (knowledge)
  • digital twin technology (knowledge)
  • electronic equipment standards (knowledge)
  • electronic test procedures (knowledge)
  • electronics (knowledge)
  • fasten components (skill/competence)
  • inspect quality of products (skill/competence)
  • interpret circuit diagrams (skill/competence)
  • liaise with engineers (skill/competence)
  • meet deadlines (skill/competence)
  • operate scientific measuring equipment (skill/competence)
  • prepare production prototypes (skill/competence)
  • read engineering drawings (skill/competence)
  • record test data (skill/competence)
  • sensors (knowledge)
  • solder electronics (skill/competence)
  • test sensors (skill/competence)

Optional

  • apply technical communication skills (skill/competence)
  • automatic control system (knowledge)
  • CAD software (knowledge)
  • CAE software (knowledge)
  • consumer electronics (knowledge)
  • control engineering (knowledge)
  • create technical plans (skill/competence)
  • digital camera sensors (knowledge)
  • electrical engineering (knowledge)
  • firmware (knowledge)
  • integrate new products in manufacturing (skill/competence)
  • keep records of work progress (skill/competence)
  • maintain sensor equipment (skill/competence)
  • mechanical engineering (knowledge)
  • microassembly (knowledge)
  • microelectronics (knowledge)
  • microprocessors (knowledge)
  • microsensors (knowledge)
  • monitor machine operations (skill/competence)
  • operate precision machinery (skill/competence)
  • perform data analysis (skill/competence)
  • perform test run (skill/competence)
  • precision measuring instruments (knowledge)
  • program firmware (skill/competence)
  • resolve equipment malfunctions (skill/competence)
  • use precision tools (skill/competence)
  • wear cleanroom suit (skill/competence)
  • write technical reports (skill/competence)

Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 28 ads, as of 2026-07-19)

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

Hard skills

  • troubleshooting — 46 %
  • assembly — 39 %
  • data analysis — 39 %
  • calibration — 36 %
  • repair — 25 %
  • testing — 25 %
  • fabrication — 21 %
  • electronics principles — 21 %

Responsibilities

  • data collection — 25 %
  • system repair — 21 %
  • equipment maintenance — 18 %