Design prototypes

Description

Design prototypes of products or components of products by applying design and engineering principles.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 16 occupations
  • Optional in 42 occupations
  • Total: 58 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)

Essential for

  • Medical device engineer
    Medical device engineers design and develop medical-technical systems, installations, and equipment such as pacemakers, MRI scanners, and X-ray machines. They monitor the whole man…
  • Product development manager
    Product development managers coordinate the development of new products from beginning to end. They receive briefings and start envisioning the new product considering design, tech…
  • Electromagnetic engineer
    An electromagnetic engineer is a professional who specializes in the study, design, and application of equipment, devices, and systems that utilize electricity, electronics, and el…
  • Electrical drafter
    Electrical drafters support engineers in the design and conceptualisation of electrical equipment. They draft, with the support of specialised software, the specifications of a var…
  • Sensor engineer
    A Sensor Engineer designs, develops, tests, and implements sensor technologies used in a variety of applications, such as consumer electronics, automotive systems, industrial autom…
  • Mechanical engineer
    A Mechanical Engineer designs, develops, and maintains mechanical systems and devices used in industries such as manufacturing, energy, automotive, aerospace, and robotics. They ap…
  • Graphic designer
    Graphic designers create text and images to communicate ideas. They make visual concepts by hand or using computer software, intended for publishing in paper or online media such a…
  • Electromechanical engineer
    An electromechanical engineer is a professional who specializes in the interdisciplinary field that combines electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. Electromechanical en…
  • Microsystem engineer
    Microsystem engineers research, design, develop, and supervise the production of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), which can be integrated in mechanical, optical, acoustic, an…
  • Industrial tool design engineer
    Industrial tool design engineers design various industrial tools in accordance with customer needs, manufacturing requirements, and building specifications. They test the designs, …
  • Microelectronics engineer
    Microelectronics is a subdivision of electronics that focuses on the design of small electronic parts like semiconductors, circuit boards, and microchips that are used in the desig…
  • Computer hardware engineer
    A Computer Hardware Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and testing computer hardware components, including processors, circuit boards, memory devices, networks, and…
  • Mechatronics engineer
    Mechatronics engineers design and develop intelligent systems, such as robotic devices, smart home appliances, and aeroplanes, through combining technologies from mechanical, elect…
  • Automation engineer
    An Automation Engineer designs, develops, and maintains automated systems and processes that improve efficiency, accuracy, and safety in industrial, manufacturing, and technologica…
  • Marine engineer
    Marine engineers design, build, maintain and repair the hull, mechanical, electronic equipment and auxiliary systems such as engines, pumps, heating, ventilation, generator sets. T…
  • Electronics drafter
    Electronics drafters support electronic engineers in the design and conceptualisation of electronic equipment. They draft blueprints and assembly diagrams of electronic systems and…

Optional for

  • Biomedical engineer
    Biomedical engineers combine knowledge of engineering principles and biological findings for the development of medical treatments, medicaments, and general healthcare purposes. Th…
  • Equipment engineer
    Equipment engineers design and maintain the machinery and equipment in manufacturing facilities. They design machinery that adjusts to the manufacturing requirements and processes.…
  • Ergonomist
    Ergonomists analyse the design of equipment, furniture, and systems in order to improve it toward safer, healthier, and more efficient ones. They strive to improve the interaction …
  • Automotive designer
    An Automotive Designer is a creative professional who designs and develops the exterior and interior aesthetics of vehicles, blending engineering with visual artistry to create car…
  • Heating, ventilation, air conditioning engineer
    Heating, ventilation, air conditioning engineers design and develop heating, ventilation, air conditioning and possibly refrigeration systems for usage in residences, manufacturing…
  • Metal furniture machine operator
    Metal furniture machine operators use machines and power tools to cut, shape and join metal pieces in order to produce metal furniture ranging from office furnishings to outdoors f…
  • Satellite engineer
    Satellite engineers develop, test and oversee the manufacture of satellite systems and satellite programmes. They may also develop software programs, collect and research data, and…
  • Rotating equipment engineer
    Rotating equipment engineers develop designs and specifications for rotating equipment according to any applicable standards. They also provide technical expertise and help ensure …
  • Boat rigger
    Boat riggers use hand and power tools to install motors, gauges, controls and accessories such as batteries, lights, fuel tanks and ignition switches. They also perform pre-deliver…
  • Model maker
    A Model Maker is a skilled professional who constructs detailed, scaled models of various objects, structures, or concepts for industries such as architecture, film, product design…
  • Materials engineer
    Materials engineers research and design new or improved materials for a diverse number of applications. They analyse the composition of materials, conduct experiments, and develop …
  • 3D printing technician
    3D Printing technicians assist in the designing and programming of products, ranging from prosthetic products to 3D miniatures. They may also provide 3D printing maintenance, check…
  • Electronics engineer
    An Electronics Engineer designs, develops, and tests electronic systems and components, such as circuit boards, processors, and communication devices. They work on a wide range of …
  • Agricultural engineer
    Agricultural engineers intervene in a variety of matters within the agriculture field in combination with engineering concepts. They design and develop machinery and equipment for …
  • Electromechanical engineering technician
    Electromechanical engineering technicians collaborate with electromechanical engineers in the development of electromechanical equipment. Electromechanical engineering technicians …
  • Industrial engineer
    An Industrial Engineer designs, analyzes, and optimizes systems that integrate people, materials, equipment, and energy to improve productivity and efficiency across industries. Th…
  • Naval architect
    Naval architects design, build, maintain and repair all types of boats from pleasure crafts to naval vessels, including submarines. They analyse floating structures and take variou…
  • Design engineer
    Design engineers develop new conceptual and detailed designs. They create the look for these concepts or products and the systems used to make them. Design engineers work with engi…
  • Solar energy technician
    Solar energy technicians install and maintain systems that collect solar energy. They prepare the necessary fixtures, often on roofs, install solar panels, and plug them into an el…
  • Tooling engineer
    Tooling engineers design new tools for manufacturing equipment. They prepare tooling quotation requests. They estimate costs and delivery time, manage tooling construction follow-u…
  • Rolling stock engineer
    Rolling stock engineers design and oversee the manufacturing process and installation of rail vehicles, including locomotives, carriages, wagons and multiple units. They design new…
  • Hydropower technician
    Hydropower technicians install and maintain systems in hydropower plants. They perform inspections, analyse problems and carry out repairs. They ensure the turbines operate in comp…
  • Fluid power engineer
    Fluid power engineers supervise the assembly, installation, maintenance, and testing of fluid power equipment in accordance with specified manufacturing processes. They create desi…
  • Plastic furniture machine operator
    Plastic furniture machine operators tend plastic processing machines that produce pieces such as plastic chairs and tables. They inspect each resulting product, detect abnormalitie…
  • Electrical engineer
    Electrical engineers specialize in designing, developing, testing, installing, and maintaining electrical equipment and systems across various industries. They work on a broad spec…
  • Automotive engineer
    Automotive engineers design and oversee the manufacturing process and operation of motor vehicles such as motorcycles, cars, trucks, buses and their respective engineering systems.…
  • Printed circuit board designer
    Printed circuit board designers diagram and design the construction of circuit boards. They envision the logical placing of conductive tracks, coppers, and pin pads in the board. T…
  • Container equipment design engineer
    Container equipment design engineers design equipment to contain products or liquids, according to set specifications, such as boilers or pressure vessels. They test the designs, l…
  • Wicker furniture maker
    Wicker furniture makers choose and prepare materials such as softened rattan or willow branches in order to produce wicker furniture such as chairs, tables and couches. They use ha…
  • Nanoengineer
    Nanoengineers combine the scientific knowledge of atomic and molecular particles with engineering principles for applications in a varied array of fields. They apply findings in ch…
  • Upholsterer
    Upholsterers provide objects such as furniture, panels, orthopaedic devices, fixtures or vehicle parts with padding or soft covering. They can install, repair or replace the uphols…
  • Precision engineer
    Precision engineers design processes, machines, fixtures and other equipment that have exceptionally low engineering tolerances, are repeatable and stable over time. They ensure pr…
  • Drafter
    Drafters prepare and create technical drawings using a special software or manual techniques, to show how something is built or works. They work closely with engineers, architects,…
  • Agricultural equipment design engineer
    Agricultural equipment design engineers apply knowledge of engineering and biological science to solve various agricultural problems such as soil and water conservation and the pro…
  • Industrial designer
    An Industrial Designer is a professional who designs and develops products that are both functional and aesthetically appealing. From consumer electronics and household appliances …
  • Thermal engineer
    Thermal engineers design systems which provide heating or cooling, using thermodynamics, that transfer heat or energy through liquids and gases. They also construct these systems, …
  • Furniture upholsterer
    Furniture upholsterers provide furniture with padding, springs, webbing and covers. Sometimes they have to remove old padding, filling and broken strings before to replace them usi…
  • Aerospace engineer
    An Aerospace Engineer designs, develops, tests, and oversees the production of aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and related systems. They apply advanced principles of physics, aer…
  • Instrumentation engineer
    An Instrumentation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, installing, managing, and maintaining instruments and systems used to measure, control, and monitor engineerin…
  • Chemical engineer
    A Chemical Engineer is a professional who applies principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and engineering to design, develop, and optimize processes for producing chemicals,…
  • Bioengineer
    Bioengineers combine state of the art findings in the field of biology with engineering logics in order to develop solutions aimed at improving the well-being of society. They can……
  • Integrated circuit design engineer
    An Integrated Circuit (IC) Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and testing integrated circuits, also known as microchips. These circuits are essential compone…

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Last updated on February 19, 2026

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