Occupation Atlaspowertrain engineer
ESCO · http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/5979893a-0a30-447b-8f33-1ea405600583
powertrain engineer
Powertrain engineer work on the design of propulsion mechanisms across the automotive sector. This includes technical implementation of powertrain components, such as mechanical engineering, the electronics and software used in modern vehicles, as well as coordination and optimisation of multiple energy sources in the powertrain context.
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Job Zone
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Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Considerable preparation. Usually a bachelor's degree plus several years of work-related experience, knowledge, or training.
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Occupational interest profile
RICRealistic · Investigative · Conventional — the three strongest interests, in order
- R Realistic6.02
- I Investigative5.45
- C Conventional4.43
- E Enterprising2.44
- A Artistic2.12
- S Social1.72
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Typically associated skills
Essential (81)
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- CAD software
- CAE software
- Prototyping development
- adjust engineering designs
- aerodynamics
- apply health and safety standards
- approve engineering design
- assemble automotive batteries
- assess financial viability
- assess powertrain
- automation technology
- automotive diagnostic equipment
- automotive engineering
- battery components
- calibrate engines
- car controls
- collaborate with engineers
- compare alternative vehicles
- computer technology
- conduct performance tests
- control the performance of the vehicle
- create CAD drawings
- define technical requirements
- design control systems
- design drawings
- design electrical systems
- design electronic systems
- design hybrid operating strategies
- develop electronic test procedures
- develop test procedures
- electric drives
- electric motors
- electrical testing methods
- electronic test procedures
- electronics
- energy saving potential of automated shift systems
- engine components
- engineering principles
- engineering processes
- evaluate engine performance
- execute analytical mathematical calculations
- execute software tests
- fuel cell types
- green automotive technologies
- hybrid control systems
- hybrid model
- hybrid vehicle architecture
- install car electronics
- liaise with engineers
- manage engineering project
- mechanical components of vehicles
- mechanical engineering
- mechanical systems
- mechanics
- mechanics of motor vehicles
- mechatronics
- model electromechanical systems
- model hardware
- monitor technology trends
- operation of different engines
- perform scientific research
- perform test run
- perform vehicle tests
- plan engineering activities
- position engine on test stand
- prepare production prototypes
- prepare vehicle trim
- principles of combustion engines
- principles of mechanical engineering
- provide technical expertise
- simulate mechatronic design concepts
- test procedures
- types of fuels
- types of vehicle engines
- types of vehicles
- use CAD software
- use CAE software
- use computer-aided engineering systems
- use technical drawing software
- vehicle electrical systems
- vehicle manufacturing process
Optional (56)
- CADD software
- advanced driver assistant systems
- aerospace engineering
- anticipate change in car technology
- calibrate electromechanical system
- collaborate with designers
- control engineering
- coordinate engineering teams
- describe electric drive system
- design chassis
- design electromechanical systems
- design engineering components
- design power electronics
- design prototypes
- design sensors
- diagnose problems with vehicles
- distribute technical information on operation of vehicles
- draft design specifications
- electrical engineering
- electrical instrumentation engineering
- electrical wiring diagrams
- evaluate vehicle ecological footprint
- locomotive brake applications
- maintain braking system
- maintain motor vehicle steering system
- maintain vehicle service
- manufacturing processes
- material mechanics
- microelectronics
- model based system engineering
- model electrical system
- model power electronics
- motor vehicle parts drawings
- operate diesel propulsion plants
- operate ship propulsion system
- operate testbeds
- operation of transport equipment
- organise technical operating information for vehicles
- perform vehicle diagnostic procedures
- power electronics
- power engineering
- prepare engine room for operation
- project management
- provide software testing documentation
- provide technical training
- re-assemble engines
- report test findings
- run simulations
- solve technical problems
- systems development life-cycle
- test electronic units
- test mechatronic units
- test power electronics
- types of tyres
- use CADD software
- vehicle-to-everything technologies
O*NET equivalents
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