Description
The functioning, design, and usage of electronics that control and convert electric power. Power conversion systems are usually categorised as AC-DC or rectifiers, DC-AC or inverters, DC-DC converters, and AC-AC converters.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 2 occupations
- Optional in 10 occupations
- Total: 12 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)
Essential for
- Control panel testerControl panel testers test the electrical control panels. They read blueprints to check if the wiring is connected correctly. Control panel testers use electrical measuring and tes…
- 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…
Optional for
- 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…
- Marine electronics technicianMarine electronics technicians lay out, install and repair electronic systems and equipment in vessels. They assemble electronic components and wiring according to blueprints …
- Electronic equipment inspectorElectronic equipment inspectors check electronic equipment for any defects and malfunctions. They ensure that the equipment is correctly assembled according to specifications and n…
- Electromechanical engineering technicianElectromechanical engineering technicians collaborate with electromechanical engineers in the development of electromechanical equipment. Electromechanical engineering technicians …
- Electronic equipment assemblerElectronic equipment assemblers are responsible for the assembly of electronic equipment and systems. They assemble electronic components and wiring according to blueprints and ass…
- 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…
- 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 …
- 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…
- Electronics drafterElectronics drafters support electronic engineers in the design and conceptualisation of electronic equipment. They draft blueprints and assembly diagrams of electronic systems and…