Engineering ServicesScience and engineering associate professionalsISCO 3122
electronics production supervisor
Electronics production supervisors coordinate, plan and direct the electronics production process. They manage labourers working on the production line, oversee the quality of the assembled goods, and perform cost and resource management.
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Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (26)
battery management systemsbattery management systemsThe electronic system that manages and monitors the performance of a battery.electrical equipment regulationselectrical equipment regulationsThe national and international regulations with regards to the use and manufacture of electrical equipment on the workfloor. These regulations provide rules and guidelines on topics such as general ri...integrated circuitsintegrated circuitsElectronic components, made up from a set of electronic circuits which are placed on semiconductor material, such as silicon. Integrated circuits (IC) can hold billions of electronic components on a m...types of electronicstypes of electronicsThe different categories of electronics, such as consumer electronics, medical devices, microelectronics, computers, information and communication equipment, and measuring equipment.electrical dischargeelectrical dischargeThe qualities and applications of electrical discharge, including voltage and electrodes.quality standardsquality standardsThe national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.electronicselectronicsThe functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications.supply chain managementsupply chain managementThe flow of goods in the supply chain, movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption.interpret circuit diagramsinterpret circuit diagramsRead and comprehend circuit diagrams showing the connections between the devices, such as power and signal connections.monitor machine operationsmonitor machine operationsObserving machine operations and evaluating product quality thereby ensuring conformity to standards.inspect quality of productsinspect quality of productsUse various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.read assembly drawingsread assembly drawingsRead and interpret drawings listing all the parts and subassemblies of a certain product. The drawing identifies the different components and materials and provides instructions on how to assemble a p...troubleshoottroubleshootIdentify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.monitor manufacturing quality standardsmonitor manufacturing quality standardsMonitor quality standards in manufacturing and finishing process.monitor stock levelmonitor stock levelEvaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.read standard blueprintsread standard blueprintsRead and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.plan shifts of employeesplan shifts of employeesPlans shifts of employees to ensure completion of all customer orders and satisfactory completion of the production plan.evaluate employees workevaluate employees workEvaluate the need for labour for the work ahead. Evaluate the performance of the team of workers and inform superiors. Encourage and support the employees in learning, teach them techniques and check ...meet deadlinesmeet deadlinesEnsure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.supervise staffsupervise staffOversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.supervise worksupervise workDirect and supervise the day-to-day activities of subordinate personnel.follow production schedulefollow production scheduleFollow production schedule taking into account all requirements, times and needs. This schedule outlines what individual commodities must be produced in each time period and encapsulates various conce...keep records of work progresskeep records of work progressMaintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.meet productivity targetsmeet productivity targetsDevise methods to determine improvement in productivity, adjusting the goals to be reached and the necessary time and resources.interpret electronic design specificationsinterpret electronic design specificationsAnalyse and understand detailed electronic design specifications.perform resource planningperform resource planningEstimate the expected input in terms of time, human and financial resources necessary to achieve the project objectives.
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telecommunications engineeringtelecommunications engineeringDiscipline that combines computer science with electrical engineering to improve telecommunications systems.electrical engineeringelectrical engineeringThe field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.microelectronicsmicroelectronicsMicroelectronics is a subdiscipline of electronics and relates the study, design, and manufacture of small electronic components, such as microchips.consumer electronicsconsumer electronicsThe functioning of electronic consumer goods such as TVs, radios, cameras and other audio and video equipment.sensorssensorsSensors are transducers that can detect or sense characteristics in their environment. They detect changes in the apparatus or environment and provide a corresponding optical or electrical signal. Sen...power electronicspower electronicsThe 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...mechatronicsmechatronicsMultidisciplinary field of engineering that combines principles of electrical engineering, telecommunications engineering, control engineering, computer engineering, and mechanical engineering in the ...biomedical engineeringbiomedical engineeringThe biomedical engineering processes used to create medical devices, prostheses and in treatments.loading charts for transportation of goodsloading charts for transportation of goodsLoading charts display information showing the weight of shipments loaded in trailers.optoelectronicsoptoelectronicsBranch of electronics and optics dedicated to the study and use of electronic devices that detect and control light.communicate with customerscommunicate with customersRespond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.process incoming electronics suppliesprocess incoming electronics suppliesReceive incoming electronics supplies, handle the transaction and enter the supplies into any internal administration system.provide technical documentationprovide technical documentationPrepare and distribute documentation to ensure all people involved in the production receive relevant and up-to-date information.measure electrical characteristicsmeasure electrical characteristicsMeasure voltage, current, resistance or other electrical characteristics by using electrical measuring equipment such as multimeters, voltmeters, and ammeters.oversee logistics of finished productsoversee logistics of finished productsEnsure that the processes of packing, storage and shipment of finished products meet the requirements.recruit employeesrecruit employeesHire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation.assemble electronic unitsassemble electronic unitsConnect various electronic and computer parts to form an electronic product or device.inspect electronics suppliesinspect electronics suppliesCheck electronics materials for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.manage distribution channelsmanage distribution channelsOversee distribution channels with regards to the requirements of customers.chair a meetingchair a meetingChairing a meeting for a group of people, in order to formulate plans and decisions that are carried out by the company.maintain electronic equipmentmaintain electronic equipmentCheck and repair electronic equipment. Develop maintenance tasks on electronic equipment. Detect malfunction, locate faults and take measures to prevent damage.test electronic unitstest electronic unitsTest electronic units using appropriate equipment. Gather and analyse data. Monitor and evaluate system performance and take action if needed.liaise with engineersliaise with engineersCollaborate with engineers to ensure common understanding and discuss product design, development and improvement.order electronics suppliesorder electronics suppliesOrder the required materials for assembling electronic equipment, paying attention to the price, quality, and suitability of the materials.repair electronic componentsrepair electronic componentsRepair, replace or adjust damaged electronics components or circuitry. Use hand tools and soldering and welding equipment.train employeestrain employeesLead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the perform...liaise with managersliaise with managersLiaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
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SectorEngineering Services
ISCO GroupScience and engineering associate professionals
Essential Skills26
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