Component Engineer Science & Engineering Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Component Engineer Do?
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.
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Where Do I Start?
Technical Drawings
Drawing software and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles and page layouts used in technical drawings.
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Skills You Need to Become a Component Engineer
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialTechnical Drawings knowledge
Drawing software and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles and page layouts used in technical drawings.
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EssentialProject Management knowledge
Understand project management and the activities which comprise this area. Know the variables implied in project management such as time, resources, requirements, deadlines, and responding to unexpected events.
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EssentialEngineering Principles knowledge
The engineering elements like functionality, replicability, and costs in relation to the design and how they are applied in the completion of engineering projects.
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EssentialEngineering Processes knowledge
The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.
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EssentialManufacturing Processes knowledge
The steps required through which a material is transformed into a product, its development and full-scale manufacturing.
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EssentialMathematics knowledge
Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove …
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EssentialProduction Processes knowledge
Materials and techniques required in the production and distribution processes.
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EssentialAssess Financial Viability skill
Revise and analyse financial information and requirements of projects such as their budget appraisal, expected turnover, and risk assessment for determining the benefits and costs of the project. Assess if …
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EssentialDefine Technical Requirements skill
Specify technical properties of goods, materials, methods, processes, services, systems, software and functionalities by identifying and responding to the particular needs that are to be satisfied according to customer requirements.
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EssentialExecute Analytical Mathematical Calculations skill
Apply mathematical methods and make use of calculation technologies in order to perform analyses and devise solutions to specific problems.
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EssentialExecute Feasibility Study skill
Perform the evaluation and assessment of the potential of a project, plan, proposition or new idea. Realise a standardised study which is based on extensive investigation and research to support …
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EssentialInterpret Technical Requirements skill
Analyse, understand and apply the information provided regarding technical conditions.
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EssentialManage Engineering Project skill
Manage engineering project resources, budget, deadlines, and human resources, and plan schedules as well as any technical activities pertinent to the project.
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EssentialPerform Scientific Research skill
Gain, correct or improve knowledge about phenomena by using scientific methods and techniques, based on empirical or measurable observations.
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EssentialUse Technical Drawing Software skill
Create technical designs and technical drawings using specialised software.
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OptionalComputer Science knowledge
The scientific and practical study that deals with the foundations of information and computation, namely algorithms, data structures, programming, and data architecture. It deals with the practicability, structure and mechanisation …
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OptionalElectrical Engineering knowledge
Understand electrical engineering, a field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.
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OptionalProduct Data Management knowledge
The use of software to track all information concerning a product such as technical specifications, drawings, design specifications, and production costs.
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OptionalCircuit Diagrams knowledge
Read and comprehend circuit diagrams showing the connections between the devices, such as power and signal connections.
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OptionalDesign Principles knowledge
The elements used in design such as unity, scale, proportion, balance, symmetry, space, form, texture, colour, light, shade and congruence and their application into practice.
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OptionalElectromechanics knowledge
The engineering processes that combine electrical and mechanical engineering in the application of electromechanics in devices that need electricity to create mechanical movement or devices that create electricity by mechanical …
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OptionalElectronics knowledge
The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications. Apply this knowledge to ensure electronic equipment runs smoothly.
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OptionalMechanical Engineering knowledge
Discipline that applies principles of physics, engineering and materials science to design, analyse, manufacture and maintain mechanical systems.
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OptionalQuality Standards knowledge
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
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OptionalRobotic Components knowledge
The components that can be found in robotic systems, such as microprocessors, electronics, sensors, circuit boards, encoders, servomotors, controllers, pneumatics or hydraulics.
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OptionalAnalyse Production Processes For Improvement skill
Analyse production processes leading toward improvement. Analyse in order to reduce production losses and overall manufacturing costs.
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OptionalAnalyse Test Data skill
Interpret and analyse data collected during testing in order to formulate conclusions, new insights or solutions.
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OptionalApply Advanced Manufacturing skill
Improve production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeovers of products and processes by using relevant advanced, innovative, and cutting edge technology.
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OptionalConduct Quality Control Analysis skill
Conduct inspections and tests of services, processes, or products to evaluate quality.
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OptionalDesign Electromechanical Systems skill
Draft sketches and design electromechanical systems, products, and components using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software and equipment.
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OptionalDraft Design Specifications skill
List the design specifications such as materials and parts to be used and a cost estimate.
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OptionalEnsure Equipment Availability skill
Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.
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OptionalMaintain Equipment skill
Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.
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OptionalManage Product Testing skill
Oversee the testing procedures to ensure that the end-product complies with the quality and safety requirements.
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OptionalProvide Advice To Technicians skill
Offer help and advice to service technicians in case of machine malfunctions and other repair tasks.
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OptionalRecord Test Data skill
Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject …
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OptionalUse Cad Software skill
Use computer-aided design (CAD) systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation of a design.
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OptionalUse Testing Equipment skill
Use equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.
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OptionalInstall Machinery skill
Build the pre-assembled components of a machine on site, adjust it according to specifications and put it into operation.
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