# Competences — mechanical engineer

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/579254cf-6d69-4889-9000-9c79dc568644).

## Essential

- **3D modelling** (knowledge)
- **adjust engineering designs** (skill/competence)
- **approve engineering design** (skill/competence)
- **building automation** (knowledge)
- **CAE software** (knowledge)
- **computer simulation** (knowledge)
- **continuum mechanics** (knowledge)
- **coordinate engineering teams** (skill/competence)
- **create technical plans** (skill/competence)
- **define part requirements** (skill/competence)
- **define technical requirements** (skill/competence)
- **design a solar absorption cooling system** (skill/competence)
- **design engineering components** (skill/competence)
- **design heating and cooling emission systems** (skill/competence)
- **design prototypes** (skill/competence)
- **draft design specifications** (skill/competence)
- **engineering principles** (knowledge)
- **engineering processes** (knowledge)
- **execute analytical mathematical calculations** (skill/competence)
- **fluid mechanics** (knowledge)
- **industrial engineering** (knowledge)
- **integrated design** (knowledge)
- **manage engine-room resources** (skill/competence)
- **material mechanics** (knowledge)
- **mechanical engineering** (knowledge)
- **mechanics** (knowledge)
- **mechanics of motor vehicles** (knowledge)
- **mechanics of trains** (knowledge)
- **mechatronics** (knowledge)
- **perform a feasibility study on solar absorption cooling** (skill/competence)
- **perform feasibility study on solar heating** (skill/competence)
- **perform scientific research** (skill/competence)
- **pneumatics** (knowledge)
- **principles of mechanical engineering** (knowledge)
- **solar absorption cooling system** (knowledge)
- **solid mechanics** (knowledge)
- **sustainable installation materials** (knowledge)
- **technical drawings** (knowledge)
- **use precision tools** (skill/competence)
- **use technical drawing software** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- advise on machinery malfunctions (skill/competence)
- aerodynamics (knowledge)
- aircraft mechanics (knowledge)
- assess financial viability (skill/competence)
- automation technology (knowledge)
- automotive engineering (skill/competence)
- blueprints (knowledge)
- build machines (skill/competence)
- calibrate mechatronic instruments (skill/competence)
- combined heat and power generation (knowledge)
- create a product's virtual model (skill/competence)
- design a domotic system in buildings (skill/competence)
- design automation components (skill/competence)
- design drawings (knowledge)
- design principles (knowledge)
- determine production capacity (skill/competence)
- develop mechatronic test procedures (skill/competence)
- disassemble engines (skill/competence)
- electric current (knowledge)
- electromechanics (knowledge)
- environmental legislation (knowledge)
- evaluate engine performance (skill/competence)
- gather technical information (skill/competence)
- hydraulics (knowledge)
- inspect engine rooms (skill/competence)
- install automation components (skill/competence)
- install mechatronic equipment (skill/competence)
- instruct on energy saving technologies (skill/competence)
- keep up with digital transformation of industrial processes (skill/competence)
- maintain electrical equipment (skill/competence)
- maintain robotic equipment (skill/competence)
- manage supplies (skill/competence)
- manage the operation of propulsion plant machinery (skill/competence)
- mathematical modelling (knowledge)
- micromechatronic engineering (knowledge)
- operate precision machinery (skill/competence)
- operate ship propulsion system (skill/competence)
- perform data analysis (skill/competence)
- precision mechanics (knowledge)
- prepare production prototypes (skill/competence)
- quality and cycle time optimisation (knowledge)
- read engineering drawings (skill/competence)
- read standard blueprints (skill/competence)
- re-assemble engines (skill/competence)
- repair engines (skill/competence)
- robotic components (knowledge)
- robotics (knowledge)
- set up automotive robot (skill/competence)
- set up the controller of a machine (skill/competence)
- simulate mechatronic design concepts (skill/competence)
- test mechatronic units (skill/competence)
- transmission towers (knowledge)