ISCO Specialization 2149.2.8 Research Engineer

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Research Engineer: Research engineers combine research skills and knowledge of engineering principles aiming to improve through research, processes, techniques, products, and systems at large. They perform experiments, for instance of natural structures such as honeycombs or tear-resistant spiderwebs, before determining the viability of alternative methods on a larger scale.

Essential Skills

  • Define Technical Requirements
  • Use Technical Drawing Software
  • Perform Scientific Research
  • Engineering Processes
  • Collect Samples For Analysis
  • Interpret Technical Requirements
  • Manage Engineering Project
  • Engineering Principles
  • Scientific Research Methodology
  • Execute Feasibility Study
  • Gather Experimental Data
  • Technical Drawings
  • Project Management


Optional Skills

  • Assist Scientific Research
  • Perform Project Management
  • Materials Science
  • Conduct Experiments On Animals
  • Use Non-Destructive Testing Equipment
  • Perform Laboratory Tests
  • Apply Advanced Manufacturing
  • Adjust Engineering Designs
  • Use Cad Software
  • Develop Test Procedures
  • Write Manuals
  • Cad Software
  • Physics
  • Laboratory Techniques
  • Apply Safety Procedures In Laboratory
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Run Laboratory Simulations


Alternative Names

  • Bionic Engineer
  • Engineer Researcher
  • Engineering Researcher
  • Engineering Scholar
  • Engineering Research Analyst
  • Engineering Analyst
  • Engineering Research Scientist
  • Engineering Scientist
  • Engineering Science Researcher
  • Agricultural Research Engineer


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