£19,240
Average salary at age 20
£44,720
Average Salary
40
Average hours per week
Description
Workers in this unit group perform a variety of professional engineering functions not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 212: Engineering Professionals.Main Tasks
- Researches into problem areas to advance basic knowledge, evaluate new theories and techniques and to solve specific problems;
- Establishes principles and techniques to improve the quality, durability and performance of materials such as textiles, glass, rubber, plastics, ceramics, metals and alloys;
- Designs new systems and equipment with regard to cost, market requirements and feasibility of manufacture;
- Devises and implements control systems to monitor operational efficiency and performance of system and materials;
- Prepare sketches, drawings and specifications showing materials to be used, construction and finishing methods and other details;
- Examines and advises on patent applications;
- Provides technical consultancy services.
Qualifications
Chartered engineers possess an accredited university degree. After qualifying, periods of appropriate training and experience are required before membership of a chartered engineering institution is attainable. Incorporated engineers possess an accredited university degree, BTEC/SQA award or an apprenticeship leading to an NVQ/SVQ at Level 4. All routes are followed by periods of appropriate training and relevant experience.UK Prospects
124800
Workforce Size
11.11%
Predicted growth 2025 - 2035
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