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Co-Authored-By: Claude Fable 5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
Claude-Session: https://claude.ai/code/session_01PDKeXvpT6tENSvyQGLV1Uq
2026-07-09 05:32:49 +02:00

4.3 KiB

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)