Engineering and manufacturing

Engineering technician - Mechatronics Maintenance Technician

Designing, building, servicing and repairing a range of engineering products and services.

Typical job titles include

Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)

K1:

understanding the importance of complying with statutory, quality, organisational and health and safety regulations

K2:

understanding of general engineering/manufacturing mathematical and scientific principles, methods, techniques, graphical expressions, symbols formulae and calculations used by engineering technicians

K3:

understanding the structure, properties and characteristics of common materials used in the sector

K4:

understanding the typical problems that may arise within their normal work activities/environment

K5:

understanding approved diagnostic methods and techniques used to help solve engineering/manufacturing problems

K6:

understanding the importance of only using current approved processes, procedures, documentation and the potential implications for the organisation if this is not adhered to

K7:

understanding and interpreting relevant engineering/manufacturing data and documentation in order to complete their job role

K8:

understanding the different roles and functions in the organisation and how they interact.

K9:

understanding why it is important for an organisation to continually review their processes and procedures

K41:

understand mathematical techniques, formula and calculations in a mechatronics maintenance environment and the type of equipment being maintained

K42:

understand mechanical, electrical, electronic, fluid power and process control principles in a mechatronics maintenance environment

K43:

understand how equipment being maintained functions and operating parameters in individual components and how they interact

K44:

understand fault diagnostic methods, techniques and equipment used when maintaining equipment and systems

K45:

understand condition monitoring methods and equipment used and understand how the information gained supports the planning of maintenance activities

K46:

understand how to minimise machinery downtime by implementing planned preventative maintenance programmes

Technical Educational Products

Reference:
OCC0457E
Status:
Approved occupation imageApproved occupation
Average (median) salary:
£40,514 per year
SOC 2020 code:
3113 Engineering technicians
  • SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
    • 3113/99 Engineering technicians n.e.c.
    • 5234/00 Aircraft maintenance and related trades
    • 5241/99 Electricians and electrical fitters n.e.c.
S1:

obtaining, checking and using the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation)

S2:

working safely at all times, complying with health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements planning and where applicable obtaining all the resources required to undertake the work activity

S3:

undertaking the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment

S4:

carrying out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment

S5:

dealing promptly and effectively with engineering/manufacturing problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel

S6:

completing any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity

S7:

restoring the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location

S80:

read and interpret relevant data and documentation used to maintain components, equipment and systems

S81:

carry out condition monitoring of plant and equipment

S82:

carry out planned maintenance activities on plant and equipment

S83:

carrying out complex fault diagnosis and repair activities on high technology engineered systems such as: Maintaining mechanical equipment, Maintaining fluid & pneumatic power equipment, Maintaining electrical & electronic equipment, Maintaining process control equipment

S85:

contribute to the business by identifying possible opportunities for improving working practices, processes and/or procedures

Technical Educational Products

Reference:
OCC0457E
Status:
Approved occupation imageApproved occupation
Average (median) salary:
£40,514 per year
SOC 2020 code:
3113 Engineering technicians
  • SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
    • 3113/99 Engineering technicians n.e.c.
    • 5234/00 Aircraft maintenance and related trades
    • 5241/99 Electricians and electrical fitters n.e.c.
B1:

Personal responsibility, resilience and ethics. Comply with health and safety guidance and procedures, be disciplined and have a responsible approach to risk, work diligently at all times, accept responsibility for managing time and workload and stay motivated and committed when facing challenges. Comply with any organisational policies/codes of conduct in relation to ethical compliance

B2:

Work effectively in teams. Integrate with the team, support other people, consider implications of their actions on other people and the business

B3:

Effective communication and interpersonal skills. open and honest communicator, communicating clearly using appropriate methods, listening to others and have a positive and respectful attitude

B4:

Focus on quality and problem solving. Follow instructions and guidance, demonstrates attention to detail, follow a logical approach to problem solving and seek opportunities to improve quality, speed and efficiency

B5:

Continuous personal development. Reflect on skills, knowledge and behaviours and seeks opportunities to develop, adapt to different situations, environments or technologies and have a positive attitude to feedback and advice

Technical Educational Products

Reference:
OCC0457E
Status:
Approved occupation imageApproved occupation
Average (median) salary:
£40,514 per year
SOC 2020 code:
3113 Engineering technicians
  • SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
    • 3113/99 Engineering technicians n.e.c.
    • 5234/00 Aircraft maintenance and related trades
    • 5241/99 Electricians and electrical fitters n.e.c.