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Career Guidance Knowledge engineering, manufacturing and construction K071 - engineering and engineering trades K0713 - electricity and energy Electrical engineering
Description
The field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 30 occupations
- Optional in 62 occupations
- Total: 92 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- Aircraft engine specialistAircraft engine specialists advise on maintaining procedures to engines of aircrafts and helicopters. They perform operability tests to components and parts of aircrafts to diagnos…
- Renewable energy engineerRenewable energy engineers research alternative sources of energy in order to design systems for renewable energy production. They strive to optimise energy production from renewab…
- Refurbishing technicianRefurbishing technicians overhaul and refurbish inner parts of vehicles, such as engine parts and diesel pumps. Other titles The following job titles also refer to refurbishin…
- Electrical equipment inspectorElectrical equipment inspectors check finished electrical products for physical defects and faulty electrical connections. They record inspection results and send faulty assemblies…
- Electromagnetic engineerAn 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 drafterElectrical drafters support engineers in the design and conceptualisation of electrical equipment. They draft, with the support of specialised software, the specifications of a var…
- Food production engineerFood production engineers oversee the electrical and mechanical needs of the equipment and machinery required in the process of manufacturing food or beverages. They strive to maxi…
- Solar energy engineerSolar energy engineers design systems which generate electrical energy from sunlight, such as photovoltaic systems. They design and construct systems which optimise the energy outp…
- Rolling stock inspectorRolling stock inspectors inspect wagons and carriages to asses their technical condition while grouped together and before they are used for transportation activities. They ch…
- Automation engineering technicianAutomation engineering technicians collaborate with automation engineers to develop applications and systems for the automation of the production process. Automation engineering te…
- Electric power generation engineerElectric power generation engineers design and develop systems that generate electrical power and develop strategies for the improvement of existing electricity generation systems.…
- Electromechanical engineerAn electromechanical engineer is a professional who specializes in the interdisciplinary field that combines electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. Electromechanical en…
- Robotics engineering technicianRobotics engineering technicians collaborate with engineers in the development of robotic devices and applications through a combination of mechanical engineering, electronic engin…
- Microsystem engineerMicrosystem engineers research, design, develop, and supervise the production of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), which can be integrated in mechanical, optical, acoustic, an…
- Aircraft maintenance engineerAircraft maintenance engineers make preflight and postflight inspections, adjustments, and minor repairs to ensure safe and sound performance of aircrafts. They inspect aircraft pr…
- Electrical engineerElectrical engineers specialize in designing, developing, testing, installing, and maintaining electrical equipment and systems across various industries. They work on a broad spec…
- Ground lighting officerGround lighting officers carry out the inspection and maintenance of airports' lighting systems. They record their findings and formulate the actions to be followed. Other titles T…
- Electrical engineering technicianElectrical engineering technicians work together with electrical engineers in electrical engineering research. They perform technical tasks and aid in the designing, testing, manuf…
- Audio and video equipment specialised sellerAudio and video equipment specialised sellers sell audio and video equipment such as radio and television, CD, DVD etc. players and recorders in specialised shops. Other …
- Mechatronics engineerMechatronics engineers design and develop intelligent systems, such as robotic devices, smart home appliances, and aeroplanes, through combining technologies from mechanical, elect…
- Power distribution engineerPower distribution engineers design and operate facilities that distribute power from the distribution facility to the consumers. They research methods for optimising power distrib…
- Electrical equipment production supervisorElectrical equipment production supervisors coordinate, plan and direct the production process of electrical equipment. They manage labourers working on the production line, overse…
- Avionics inspectorAvionics inspectors inspect instruments, electrical, mechanical and electronic systems of aircrafts to ensure their compliance with the performance and safety standards. They also …
- Automation engineerAn Automation Engineer designs, develops, and maintains automated systems and processes that improve efficiency, accuracy, and safety in industrial, manufacturing, and technologica…
- Avionics technicianAvionics technicians install, test, inspect and adjust electrical and electronic equipment such as navigation, communication and flight control systems in aircraft and spacecraft. …
- Mine electrical engineerA mine electrical engineer specializes in designing, implementing, and maintaining electrical systems within mining operations. These professionals play a vital role in ensuring th…
- Environmental technicianEnvironmental technicians investigate sources of pollution and aid in the development of pollution prevention and environment protection plans. They take samples of soil, water or …
- Engineering lecturerEngineering lecturers are subject professors, teachers, or lecturers who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised field of …
- Mechatronics engineering technicianMechatronics engineering technicians collaborate with engineers to develop mechatronic devices and applications through a combination of mechanical engineering, electronic engineer…
- Substation engineerSubstation engineers design medium and high-voltage substations used for the transmission, distribution, and generation of electrical energy. They develop methods for the efficient…
Optional for
- Oil and gas production managerOil and gas production managers coordinate and implement short and medium term oil and gas production schedules and plans, such as drilling, extraction operations and waste managem…
- Medical device engineerMedical 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…
- Microelectronics engineering technicianMicroelectronics engineering technicians collaborate with microelectronics engineers in the development of small electronic devices and components such as micro-processors, memory …
- Mine managerMine managers control, direct, plan and coordinate mining production activities. They have statutory responsibility for safety and are also responsible for environmental impact. Th…
- Plasma cutting machine operatorPlasma cutting machine operators set up and operate plasma cutting machines designed to cut and shape excess material from a metal workpiece using a plasma torch at a temperature…
- Dental instrument assemblerDental instrument assemblers assemble various dental instruments, such as drills, lasers, probes, mirrors, and dental imaging devices. They use various machinery, hand tools, chemi…
- Engraving machine operatorEngraving machine operators set up, programme, and tend engraving machines designed to precisely carve a design in the surface of a metal workpiece by a diamond stylus on the…
- Spark erosion machine operatorSpark erosion machine operators set up and tend spark erosion machines designed to cut excess material from a metal workpiece by the use of electrical discharges, or sparks, caused…
- Equipment engineerEquipment engineers design and maintain the machinery and equipment in manufacturing facilities. They design machinery that adjusts to the manufacturing requirements and processes.…
- Grinding machine operatorGrinding machine operators set up, program and control grinding machines, designed to apply abrasive processes in order to remove small amounts of excess material and smoothen meta…
- Water jet cutter operatorWater jet cutter operators set up and operate a water jet cutter, designed to cut excess material from a metal workpiece by using a high-pressure jet of water, or…
- Component engineerComponent engineers design and envision the engineering development of different small parts composing a bigger project, machine, or process. They ensure that parts are not conflic…
- Heating, ventilation, air conditioning engineerHeating, ventilation, air conditioning engineers design and develop heating, ventilation, air conditioning and possibly refrigeration systems for usage in residences, manufacturing…
- Medical device assemblerMedical device assemblers manufacture instruments, machines and appliances that can be used to prevent, diagnose or treat medical conditions. Medical devices can be non-electrical,…
- Instrumentation engineering technicianInstrumentation engineering technicians assist instrumentation engineers in the development of control equipment, such as valves, relays, and regulators, which can be used to monit…
- Medical device engineering technicianMedical device engineering technicians collaborate with medical device engineers in the design, development and production of medical-technical systems, installations, and equipmen…
- Computer hardware engineering technicianComputer hardware engineering technicians collaborate with computer hardware engineers to develop computer hardware, such as motherboards, routers, and microprocessors. Computer ha…
- Metal sawing machine operatorMetal sawing machine operators set up and operate metal sawing machines designed to cut excess metal from a metal workpiece by the use of a (or several) large toothed-edges…
- Electrical equipment assemblerElectrical equipment assemblers are responsible for the assembly of electrical equipment. They assemble product components and wiring according to the blueprints. Other titles The …
- Optical instrument production supervisorOptical instrument production supervisors coordinate, plan and direct the optical instrument production process. They make sure the optical glass is processed properly and optical …
- Battery test technicianBattery test technicians use positive and negative wired plugs to test battery's resistance capacity. They also test rejected batteries to determine their flaws. Other titles The f…
- Automotive engineering technicianAutomotive engineering technicians work with automotive engineers to operate, repair, maintain and test equipment used in motor vehicles. In some environments, such as an airport, …
- Sensor engineerA Sensor Engineer designs, develops, tests, and implements sensor technologies used in a variety of applications, such as consumer electronics, automotive systems, industrial autom…
- Electromechanical engineering technicianElectromechanical engineering technicians collaborate with electromechanical engineers in the development of electromechanical equipment. Electromechanical engineering technicians …
- Industrial engineerAn Industrial Engineer designs, analyzes, and optimizes systems that integrate people, materials, equipment, and energy to improve productivity and efficiency across industries. Th…
- ShunterShunters move shunting units with or without wagons or groups of wagons in order to build trains. They manage the driving of locomotives and are involved in switching wagons,…
- Computer numerical control machine operatorComputer numerical control machine operators set-up, maintain and control a computer numerical control machine in order to execute the product orders. They are responsible for prog…
- Oxy fuel burning machine operatorOxy fuel burning machine operators set up and tend machines designed to cut, or rather burn off, excess material from the metal workpiece using a torch that heats the…
- Flight test engineerA Flight Test Engineer is responsible for planning, conducting, and analyzing flight tests to evaluate the performance, safety, and reliability of aircraft and their systems. They …
- Lathe and turning machine operatorLathe and turning machine operators set up, program and tend lathe and turning machines designed to cut excess metal from a metal workpiece using a hardened cutting tool moved…
- Sensor engineering technicianSensor engineering technicians collaborate with sensor engineers to develop sensors, sensor systems, and products equipped with sensors. They build, test, maintain, and repair the …
- Numerical tool and process control programmerNumerical tool and process control programmers develop computer programs to control automatic machines and equipment involved in manufacturing processes. They analyse blueprints an…
- Battery assemblerBattery assemblers are welding and assembling the battery components such as electronics parts, wiring, and casing around the cells. Other titles The following job titles also refe…
- Rolling stock engineerRolling stock engineers design and oversee the manufacturing process and installation of rail vehicles, including locomotives, carriages, wagons and multiple units. They design new…
- Electronics production supervisorElectronics production supervisors coordinate, plan and direct the electronics production process. They manage labourers working on the production line, oversee the quality of the …
- Printed circuit board designerPrinted 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…
- Computer hardware engineerA Computer Hardware Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and testing computer hardware components, including processors, circuit boards, memory devices, networks, and…
- NanoengineerNanoengineers 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…
- Precision engineerPrecision engineers design processes, machines, fixtures and other equipment that have exceptionally low engineering tolerances, are repeatable and stable over time. They ensure pr…
- Milling machine operatorMilling machine operators set up, program and control milling machines, designed to cut excess material from metal workpieces using a computer-controlled rotary-cutting, milling cu…
- DrafterDrafters 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,…
- Photographic equipment assemblerPhotographic equipment assemblers build photographic products such as cameras, film cameras, and projectors. They collect the different optical, electronic, and mechanical camera c…
- GeophysicistA Geophysicist is a scientist who studies the physical properties and processes of the Earth, using a variety of techniques to explore and understand its structure, composition, an…
- Compliance engineerCompliance engineers strive to keep the highest compliance of systems with engineering specifications. They can exert compliance in a varied array of engineering fields including m…
- Acoustical engineerAcoustical engineers study and apply the science of sound to various applications. They work in a wide range of areas including the consultation of the acoustics and elements affec…
- Material stress analystMaterial stress analysts plan and use software to perform structural analyses, including static, stability and fatigue analyses on various machines. They develop an analysis of pri…
- Laser cutting machine operatorLaser cutting machine operators set up, program and tend laser cutting machines, designed to cut, or rather burn off and melt, excess material from a metal workpiece by directing…
- Mining electricianMining electricians install, maintain and repair specialised electrical mining equipment using their knowledge of electrical principles. They also monitor mine electricity su…
- Marine engineerMarine engineers design, build, maintain and repair the hull, mechanical, electronic equipment and auxiliary systems such as engines, pumps, heating, ventilation, generator sets. T…
- Control panel assemblerControl panel assemblers are primarily employed within the manufacturing industry and are skilled in reading schematic drawings to assemble wiring, switches, cables, and other mech…
- Product development engineering drafterProduct development engineering drafters design and draw blueprints to bring new concepts and products to life. They draft and draw detailed plans on how to manufacture a product. …
- Wire harness assemblerWire harness assemblers bind wires or cables to form wire harnesses used in electronic and electrical systems and equipment. They read electrical wiring plans and tie the wire toge…
- Mine health and safety engineerMine health and safety engineers develop and implement systems and procedures to prevent employee injury and sickness, improve mine working conditions, reduce health and safety ris…
- Civil engineerA Civil Engineer plans, designs, and supervises the construction and maintenance of infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, buildings, airports, dams, and water systems. Th…
- Electronics drafterElectronics drafters support electronic engineers in the design and conceptualisation of electronic equipment. They draft blueprints and assembly diagrams of electronic systems and…
- Surface engineerA Surface Engineer specializes in modifying and improving the properties of material surfaces to enhance their performance, durability, and appearance. Their work focuses on protec…
- Mine production managerMine production managers coordinate and implement short and medium term mine production schedules and plans, such as drilling, blasting, ore and mineral extraction, and waste manag…
- Drilling machine operatorDrilling machine operators set up, program and control drilling machines, designed to drill holes in workpieces using a computer-controlled, rotary-cutting, multipointed cutting to…
- Chemical engineerA Chemical Engineer is a professional who applies principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and engineering to design, develop, and optimize processes for producing chemicals,…
- Electrical cable assemblerElectrical cable assembler manipulate cables and wires made of steel, copper, or aluminium so they can be used to conduct electricity in a variety of appliances. Other titles The…
- Integrated circuit design engineerAn Integrated Circuit (IC) Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and testing integrated circuits, also known as microchips. These circuits are essential compone…
- Punch press operatorPunch press operators set up and tend punch presses designed to cut workpieces into their desired shape by propelling a hydraulic ram to punch holes into them with a…
Related skills
- Electronics
- Engineering principles
- Quality standards
- Keep records of work progress
- Use CAD software
- Adjust engineering designs
- Perform test run
- Mechanical engineering
- Inspect quality of products
- Troubleshoot
- Use technical drawing software
- Use CAM software
Last updated on February 18, 2026
