Description
Electrical drafters support engineers in the design and conceptualisation of electrical equipment. They draft, with the support of specialised software, the specifications of a varied number of electrical systems such as voltage transformers, power plants, or energy supply in buildings.
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Theoretical Knowledge
electricity principlesmanual draughting techniqueselectrical engineeringelectrical equipment componentsmathematicsCAD softwareelectrical wiring diagramselectrical equipment regulationstechnical drawingsdesign drawingselectricityelectromechanicsmanufacturing processesengineering principlesCAE software
Practical Skills
use technical drawing softwareensure material complianceinterpret electrical diagramscreate technical plansdesign electrical systemsuse CAD softwaredraw blueprintsdesign prototypesmodel electrical systemcustomise draftsabide by regulations on banned materialsliaise with engineersprocess customer requests based on the REACh Regulation 1907 2006create a product's virtual modelapply technical communication skillstrain employeesdraft bill of materialsdevelop assembly instructionsprepare assembly drawingsdesign electromechanical systemsreview draftscommunicate with customerskeep records of work progressuse manual draughting techniquesplan manufacturing processes