Interacting With Computers

• use computer aided drafting or design software for design, drafting, modeling, or other engineering tasks
• use computer graphics design software
• use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
• use relational database software
• use spreadsheet software
• use word processing or desktop publishing software
• develop or maintain databases

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

• plan testing of engineering methods
• plan scientific research or investigative studies

Getting Information

• collect scientific or technical data
• read blueprints
• read schematics
• read technical drawings

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

• use intuitive judgment for engineering analyses
• resolve engineering or science problems

Analyzing Data or Information

• analyze engineering design problems
• analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
• calculate differential equations
• determine factors affecting production processes
• evaluate costs of engineering projects
• evaluate engineering data
• evaluate manufacturing or processing systems
• provide analytical assessment of engineering data
• analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications
• analyze project proposal to determine feasibility, cost, or time
• analyze test data
• analyze engineering test data

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

• use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques
• use government regulations
• use hazardous materials information
• use pollution control techniques
• use quality assurance techniques
• use research methodology procedures within manufacturing or commerce
• use scientific research methodology
• follow safe waste disposal procedures
• use technical information in manufacturing or industrial activities
• use technical regulations for engineering problems
• follow manufacturing methods or techniques
• use knowledge of investigation techniques
• use long or short term production planning techniques
• use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
• use project management techniques
• use quantitative research methods
• use library or online Internet research techniques
• use robotics systems technology
• follow statistical process control procedures

Thinking Creatively

• design construction projects
• design control systems
• design engineered systems
• design electronic equipment
• design power equipment
• design transmission equipment
• design manufacturing processes or methods
• design waste recovery methods
• improve test devices or techniques in manufacturing, industrial or engineering setting
• create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts
• design electro-mechanical equipment
• design telecommunication equipment
• determine specifications

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

• confer with research personnel
• confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel

Documenting/Recording Information

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

• perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
• inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
• examine engineering documents for completeness or accuracy

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

• understand detailed electronic design specifications
• understand engineering data or reports

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

• estimate cost for engineering projects
• estimate materials or labor requirements
• estimate time needed for project
• estimate time or cost for installation, repair, or construction projects

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

• evaluate product design

Scheduling Work and Activities

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

• communicate technical information

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

• explain complex mathematical information
• interpret maps for architecture, construction, or engineering project

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

• work as a team member

Processing Information

• investigate customer complaints
• compile numerical or statistical data
• develop tables depicting data
• compute production, construction, or installation specifications

Developing Objectives and Strategies

• write business project or bid proposals
• develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
• develop plans for programs or projects

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

• draw prototypes, plans, or maps to scale
• write product performance requirements
• calculate engineering specifications

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

• advise clients or customers
• advise clients regarding engineering problems

Developing and Building Teams

• lead teams in engineering projects

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

• coordinate manufacture of electrical or electronic equipment
• direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies
• coordinate engineering project activities
• direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

• conduct performance testing
• inspect project operations, or site to determine specification compliance