Description
Research engineers combine research skills and knowledge of engineering principles to assist in the development or design of new products and technology. They also improve existing technical processes, machines and systems and create new, innovative technologies. The duties of research engineers depend on the branch of engineering and the industry in which they work. Research engineers generally work in an office or laboratory, analysing processes and conducting experiments.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
industrial research and developmentproject managementscientific research methodologyengineering processesengineering principlestechnical drawingsphysicsbioeconomymaterials engineeringCAD softwarecomputational mechanicscognitive computingbattery designscientific literatureindustrial engineeringlaboratory techniques
Practical Skills
use technical drawing softwareexecute feasibility studygather experimental datacollect samples for analysisinterpret technical requirementsperform scientific researchmanage engineering projectdefine technical requirementsapply safety procedures in laboratoryperform laboratory testsadjust engineering designsdevelop test proceduresperform project managementuse CAD softwareuse mathematical tools and equipmentconduct experiments on animalsapply advanced manufacturingwrite manualsuse non-destructive testing equipmentassist scientific researchrun laboratory simulations