Occupation Summary
Research and design automated equipment and systems. Oversee production, installation and maintenance activities.
Key Duties and Tasks
- Design equipment and systems. Specify performance and quality standards.
- Oversee maintenance and repair of equipment.
- Ensure health and safety
- Develop policies and procedures to ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations. Oversee their implementation.
- Manage projects
- Manage the installation of equipment and systems. Establish schedules and cost estimates.
- Conduct research
- Develop new theories and enhance existing methods in the field.
Knowledge And Technical Skills
- Planning
- Quality auditing
- Electrical engineering
- System design (teaching)
- Electric power system
- Quality control
- Quality assurance
- Automation technology
- Electricity/automation (teaching)
- Computer programming (teaching)
Employability Skills
- Action orientated problem solving skills
- Analytical thinking
- Ability to ensure professional self-development
- Competency in standard software applications
- Planning work for self and others