Code

2149.2.2

Description

Component engineers design and envision the engineering development of different small parts composing a bigger project, machine, or process. They ensure that parts are not conflicting from an engineering perspective.

Alternative label

• component technology engineering expert

• components engineers

• components engineer

• component technology engineering specialist

• component engineering adviser

• component engineering specialist

• assembly engineer

• component engineering expert

• component technology engineering consultant

• component technology engineer

• component engineering consultant

• component technology engineering adviser

Regulatory aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database: http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Hierarchy

• 2 - Professionals
  • 21 - Science and engineering professionals
    • 214 - Engineering professionals (excluding electrotechnology)
      • 2149 - Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified
        • 2149.2 - application engineer
          • component engineer

Essential skills and competences

• assess financial viability
• define technical requirements
• execute analytical mathematical calculations
• execute feasibility study
• interpret technical requirements
• manage engineering project
• perform scientific research
• use technical drawing software

Essential Knowledge

• engineering principles
• engineering processes
• manufacturing processes
• mathematics
• production processes
• project management
• technical drawings

Optional skills and competences

• analyse production processes for improvement
• analyse test data
• apply advanced manufacturing
• conduct quality control analysis
• design electromechanical systems
• draft design specifications
• ensure equipment availability
• install machinery
• maintain equipment
• manage product testing
• provide advice to technicians
• record test data
• use CAD software
• use testing equipment

Optional Knowledge

• circuit diagrams
• computer science
• design principles
• electrical engineering
• electromechanics
• electronics
• mechanical engineering
• product data management
• quality standards
• robotic components

Status

released

Concept URI

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/1f958638-066f-470c-9549-a9070ba280a6