automation engineer

Description

Automation engineers research, design, and develop applications and systems for the automation of the production process. They implement technology and reduce, whenever applicable, human input to reach the full potential of industrial robotics. Automation engineers oversee the process and ensure all systems run safely and smoothly.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

Practical Skills

use technical drawing software prepare production prototypes design automation components manage personal professional development manage research data adjust engineering designs synthesise information think abstractly operate open source software perform project management design prototypes develop electronic test procedures approve engineering design monitor manufacturing quality standards interact professionally in research and professional environments report analysis results gather technical information record test data conduct literature research conduct quality control analysis analyse test data define technical requirements develop mechatronic test procedures demonstrate disciplinary expertise simulate mechatronic design concepts install software perform test run install mechatronic equipment mentor individuals use CAM software develop professional network with researchers and scientists develop product design evaluate research activities maintain control systems for automated equipment test mechatronic units monitor automated machines set up automotive robot install automation components create technical plans integrate gender dimension in research program firmware promote the transfer of knowledge manage open publications speak different languages draft bill of materials teach in academic or vocational contexts apply for research funding write routine reports define manufacturing quality criteria examine engineering principles assemble mechatronic units build business relationships promote open innovation in research use CAD software draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation replace machines perform resource planning maintain robotic equipment apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities assemble sensors promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data coordinate engineering teams assemble hardware components apply blended learning communicate with a non-scientific audience test sensors write scientific publications perform scientific research communicate with customers conduct research across disciplines maintain safe engineering watches manage intellectual property rights increase the impact of science on policy and society disseminate results to the scientific community follow standards for machinery safety design firmware publish academic research