Test Engineer Science & Engineering Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Test Engineer Do?
Test engineers plan and perform detailed quality tests during various phases of the design process to make sure that the systems are properly installed and function correctly. They analyse the data collected during tests and produce reports. They are also responsible for the safety of the test operations.
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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 Test 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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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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EssentialIndustrial Engineering knowledge
The field of engineering concerned with the development, improvement, and implementation of complex processes and systems of knowledge, people, equipment, etc.
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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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EssentialProduction Processes knowledge
Materials and techniques required in the production and distribution processes.
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EssentialTest Procedures knowledge
The methods for producing results in science or engineering, such as physical tests, chemical tests, or statistical tests.
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EssentialAdjust Engineering Designs skill
Adjust designs of products or parts of products so that they meet requirements.
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EssentialAnalyse Scientific Data skill
Collect and analyse scientific data resulting from research. Interpret these data according to certain standards and viewpoints in order to comment on it.
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EssentialAnalyse Test Data skill
Interpret and analyse data collected during testing in order to formulate conclusions, new insights or solutions.
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EssentialApprove Engineering Design skill
Give consent to the finished engineering design to go over to the actual manufacturing and assembly of the product.
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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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EssentialTest Hardware skill
Test computer hardware systems and components using appropriate equipment and testing methods, such as the system test (ST), the ongoing reliability test (ORT), and the in-circuit test (ICT). Monitor and …
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OptionalIn-Circuit Test knowledge
Test to assess the correct manufacture of printed circuit boards (PCB). The in-circuit test (ICT) tests for shorts, resistance, and capacitance, and can be performed with a "bed of nails" …
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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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OptionalInstrumentation Engineering knowledge
The science and engineering discipline that attempts to control process variables of production and manufacturing. It also focuses on the design of systems with desired behaviours. These systems use sensors …
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OptionalNuclear Energy knowledge
The generation of electrical energy through the use of nuclear reactors, by converting the energy released from nuclei of atoms in reactors which generate heat. This heat subsequently generates steam …
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OptionalInstrumentation Equipment knowledge
The equipment and instruments used for the monitoring and controlling of processes, such as valves, regulators, circuit breakers, and relays.
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OptionalConduct Routine Machinery Checks skill
Check machinery and equipment to ensure reliable performance during use and operations in worksites.
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OptionalFollow Nuclear Plant Safety Precautions skill
Comply with nuclear power plant safety procedures, policies and legislation to ensure a safe working environment for all employees, and to ensure the safety of the public.
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OptionalMonitor Nuclear Power Plant Systems skill
Control nuclear plant systems, such as ventilation and water draining systems, to ensure proper functioning and identify irregularities.
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OptionalTest Electronic Units skill
Test electronic units using appropriate equipment. Gather and analyse data. Monitor and evaluate system performance and take action if needed.
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OptionalWrite Routine Reports skill
Compose routine reports; identify appropriate forms or documents to record data from manual inspections and/or electronic systems. Write clear observations as required. A written report is usually a summary of …
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OptionalDevelop Ict Test Suite skill
Create a series of test cases to check software behaviour versus specifications. These test cases are then to be used during subsequent testing.
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OptionalTest Electrical Equipment skill
Test electrical systems, machines, and components and check electrical properties, such as voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, and inductance, using electrical testing and measuring equipment, such as a multimeter. Gather and …
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OptionalTest Instrumentation Equipment skill
Check the instrumentation equipment for accuracy and performance using pneumatic, electronic, and electrical test and measuring equipment and hand tools.
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OptionalTest Materials skill
Test the composition, characteristics, and use of materials in order to create new products and applications. Test them under normal and extraordinary conditions.
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OptionalTest Microelectromechanical Systems skill
Test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) using appropriate equipment and testing techniques, such as thermal shock tests, thermal cycling tests, and burn-in tests. Monitor and evaluate system performance and take action if …
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OptionalTest Optoelectronics skill
Test optoelectronic systems, products, and components using electronic, optic, and photonic testing and measuring equipment.
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OptionalTest Performance Of Power Plants skill
Analyse the performance of power plants by operating the plant at maximum output for a predetermined period of time so guaranteed performance can be established and legal quality requirements can …
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