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Short Description:

An Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing solutions to technical problems across various industries, including construction, manufacturing, technology, and energy. Their duties include conducting research, analyzing data, and applying engineering principles to create efficient systems, structures, or products. Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet quality, safety, and budgetary requirements. Strong problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and attention to detail are essential for success in this role, as engineers play a critical part in innovation and operational efficiency across sectors.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate the performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions and record results.
  • Using hand tools and measuring instruments, assemble systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles.
  • Provide technical assistance and resolution when engineering problems are encountered before, during, and after construction.
  • Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, or repair electrical instruments or testing equipment.
  • Review existing engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.
  • Collaborate with other personnel to identify, define, or solve developmental problems.
  • Conduct inspections for quality control and assurance programs, reporting findings and recommendations.
  • Plan method or sequence of operations for developing or testing.
  • Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.
  • Modify prototypes, parts, assemblies, or systems to correct functional deviations.

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
  • Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
  • English Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses repair, and maintenance.
  • Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
  • Engineering and Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
  • Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Job Zones

  • Title: Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
  • Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. 
  • Related Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. 
  • Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
  • Job Zone Examples: Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. 
  • Specific Vocational Preparation in years: 2-4 years preparation (7.0 to < 8.0)

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