Career Overlap Transition record Edition 1 · ESCO v1.2.1
Table 1Transition record

electrical engineertoelectromechanical engineer

A electrical engineer already meets 42% of what the electromechanical engineer role asks for. The move turns on 15 required skills not yet in the profile.

From electrical engineer
42%
Overlap1
To electromechanical engineer
35 Skills carried over
15 Required, not held
71.9 Difficulty2
adjacent 0–30
moderate 30–55
substantial 55–75
career change 75–100
this move, 71.9

This move: 71.9 of 100 · substantial

1 Share of the electromechanical engineer role’s weighted skill requirement already met by the electrical engineer profile. Required skills count in full, supplementary skills at 0.35. Directional: the figure for the reverse move differs. 2 Combines what is missing with how specialised it is, so a gap of general skills scores easier than the same number of narrow ones.

Table 2

Table 2 · What you already bring

Of the 35 skills that carry over, these are the ones fewest other occupations ask for. A electromechanical engineer role needs them, and most people applying for one will not have them already. This is the part of a electrical engineer background worth leading with.

Skill the target role also needs Area
  • already held model electromechanical systems handling and moving
  • already held assemble electromechanical systems handling and moving
  • already held test electromechanical systems constructing
  • already held electric motors engineering, manufacturing and construction
  • already held design electromechanical systems communication, collaboration and creativity
  • already held electric drives engineering, manufacturing and construction

All 35 carried skills, including the 26 the electromechanical engineer role treats as required.

Table 3

Table 3 · What you would need to learn

The 87 missing skills fall into 13 areas of the ESCO skill hierarchy, numbered below in the order worth working in: the areas carrying the most required skills come first, and inside each one the required skills sit above the supplementary ones.

Skill to acquire Tier
01 information skills 8 required, 11 supplementary
  • required, not held conduct literature research required
  • required, not held demonstrate disciplinary expertise required
  • required, not held gather technical information required
  • required, not held manage research data required
  • required, not held monitor manufacturing quality standards required
  • required, not held record test data required
  • required, not held report analysis results required
  • required, not held synthesise information required
  • optional, not held analyse big data optional
  • optional, not held apply for research funding optional
  • optional, not held apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities optional
  • optional, not held conduct research across disciplines optional
  • optional, not held draft bill of materials optional
  • optional, not held examine engineering principles optional
  • optional, not held integrate gender dimension in research optional
  • optional, not held manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data optional
  • optional, not held perform resource planning optional
  • optional, not held promote open innovation in research optional
  • optional, not held promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities optional
02 communication, collaboration and creativity 2 required, 24 supplementary
  • required, not held interact professionally in research and professional environments required
  • required, not held think abstractly required
  • optional, not held develop product design optional
  • optional, not held manage intellectual property rights optional
  • optional, not held simulate mechatronic design concepts optional
  • optional, not held apply blended learning optional
  • optional, not held apply technical communication skills optional
  • optional, not held build business relationships optional
  • optional, not held communicate with a non-scientific audience optional
  • optional, not held communicate with customers optional
  • optional, not held design automation components optional
  • optional, not held design firmware optional
  • optional, not held develop professional network with researchers and scientists optional
  • optional, not held disseminate results to the scientific community optional
  • optional, not held draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation optional
  • optional, not held evaluate research activities optional
  • optional, not held increase the impact of science on policy and society optional
  • optional, not held mentor individuals optional
  • optional, not held prepare assembly drawings optional
  • optional, not held promote the transfer of knowledge optional
  • optional, not held publish academic research optional
  • optional, not held speak different languages optional
  • optional, not held teach in academic or vocational contexts optional
  • optional, not held train employees optional
  • optional, not held write routine reports optional
  • optional, not held write scientific publications optional
03 management skills 2 required, 3 supplementary
  • required, not held manage personal professional development required
  • required, not held perform project management required
  • optional, not held define manufacturing quality criteria optional
  • optional, not held coordinate engineering teams optional
  • optional, not held create technical plans optional
04 working with computers 1 required, 7 supplementary
  • required, not held operate open source software required
  • optional, not held use specific data analysis software optional
  • optional, not held install automation components optional
  • optional, not held perform data mining optional
  • optional, not held utilise machine learning optional
  • optional, not held manage open publications optional
  • optional, not held use CAD software optional
  • optional, not held use CAM software optional
05 engineering, manufacturing and construction 1 required, 6 supplementary
  • required, not held mechanical engineering required
  • optional, not held microelectromechanical systems optional
  • optional, not held control engineering optional
  • optional, not held mechatronics optional
  • optional, not held power electronics optional
  • optional, not held robotic components optional
  • optional, not held sensors optional
06 natural sciences, mathematics and statistics 1 required, 1 supplementary
  • required, not held environmental threats required
  • optional, not held statistical analysis system software optional

7 further areas in the appendix

Table 4

Table 4 · Where to start

The 3 entries a electromechanical engineer role is least likely to hire without. The ordering is computed from the skill data, not from what pays.

Each entry opens a course search for that skill. Career Overlap earns nothing from these links.

Appendix

Appendix · The rest of the record

All 35 skills that carry over
Skill Type
  • already held abide by regulations on banned materials skill
  • already held adjust engineering designs skill
  • already held analyse test data skill
  • already held approve engineering design skill
  • already held define technical requirements skill
  • already held design drawings knowledge
  • already held design electromechanical systems skill
  • already held design prototypes skill
  • already held electric drives knowledge
  • already held electric generators knowledge
  • already held electric motors knowledge
  • already held electrical engineering knowledge
  • already held electrical machines knowledge
  • already held electrical wiring diagrams knowledge
  • already held electricity knowledge
  • already held electricity principles knowledge
  • already held electromechanics knowledge
  • already held engineering principles knowledge
  • already held environmental legislation knowledge
  • already held mathematics knowledge
  • already held model electromechanical systems skill
  • already held perform data analysis skill
  • already held physics knowledge
  • already held prepare production prototypes skill
  • already held test electromechanical systems skill
  • already held use technical drawing software skill
  • already held assemble electromechanical systems skill
  • already held automation technology knowledge
  • already held electronics knowledge
  • already held monitor machine operations skill
  • already held perform scientific research skill
  • already held power engineering knowledge
  • already held program firmware skill
  • already held robotics knowledge
  • already held test sensors skill
The 7 learning areas not shown above
Skill to acquire Tier
07 information and communication technologies (icts) 9 supplementary
  • optional, not held cloud technologies optional
  • optional, not held data mining optional
  • optional, not held data storage optional
  • optional, not held information extraction optional
  • optional, not held information structure optional
  • optional, not held unstructured data optional
  • optional, not held CAE software optional
  • optional, not held data analytics optional
  • optional, not held firmware optional
08 business, administration and law 3 supplementary
  • optional, not held maritime law optional
  • optional, not held business intelligence optional
  • optional, not held quality standards optional
09 constructing 2 supplementary
  • optional, not held test mechatronic units optional
  • optional, not held perform test run optional
10 handling and moving 2 supplementary
  • optional, not held assemble mechatronic units optional
  • optional, not held assemble sensors optional
11 working with machinery and specialised equipment 2 supplementary
  • optional, not held install mechatronic equipment optional
  • optional, not held maintain robotic equipment optional
12 arts and humanities 1 supplementary
  • optional, not held visual presentation techniques optional
13 assisting and caring 1 supplementary
  • optional, not held maintain safe engineering watches optional
72 supplementary skills, helpful but not required
Skill to acquire Tier
  • optional, not held use specific data analysis software optional
  • optional, not held assemble mechatronic units optional
  • optional, not held assemble sensors optional
  • optional, not held cloud technologies optional
  • optional, not held data mining optional
  • optional, not held data storage optional
  • optional, not held define manufacturing quality criteria optional
  • optional, not held develop product design optional
  • optional, not held information extraction optional
  • optional, not held information structure optional
  • optional, not held install automation components optional
  • optional, not held install mechatronic equipment optional
  • optional, not held maintain robotic equipment optional
  • optional, not held maintain safe engineering watches optional
  • optional, not held manage intellectual property rights optional
  • optional, not held maritime law optional
  • optional, not held microelectromechanical systems optional
  • optional, not held perform data mining optional
  • optional, not held simulate mechatronic design concepts optional
  • optional, not held test mechatronic units optional
  • optional, not held unstructured data optional
  • optional, not held utilise machine learning optional
  • optional, not held visual presentation techniques optional
  • optional, not held CAE software optional
  • optional, not held analyse big data optional
  • optional, not held apply blended learning optional
  • optional, not held apply for research funding optional
  • optional, not held apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities optional
  • optional, not held apply technical communication skills optional
  • optional, not held build business relationships optional
  • optional, not held business intelligence optional
  • optional, not held communicate with a non-scientific audience optional
  • optional, not held communicate with customers optional
  • optional, not held conduct research across disciplines optional
  • optional, not held control engineering optional
  • optional, not held coordinate engineering teams optional
  • optional, not held create technical plans optional
  • optional, not held data analytics optional
  • optional, not held design automation components optional
  • optional, not held design firmware optional

32 further entries not listed here

73 held skills the electromechanical engineer role does not ask for
Skill Type
  • not needed by the target role Assembly (computer programming) knowledge
  • not needed by the target role CAM software knowledge
  • not needed by the target role Objective-C knowledge
  • not needed by the target role PHP knowledge
  • not needed by the target role R knowledge
  • not needed by the target role VBScript knowledge
  • not needed by the target role Visual Basic knowledge
  • not needed by the target role align software with system architectures skill
  • not needed by the target role analyse production processes for improvement skill
  • not needed by the target role artificial lighting systems knowledge
  • not needed by the target role assemble hardware components skill
  • not needed by the target role assess financial viability skill
  • not needed by the target role automotive engineering skill
  • not needed by the target role battery design knowledge
  • not needed by the target role battery management systems knowledge
  • not needed by the target role biotechnology knowledge
  • not needed by the target role combined heat and power generation knowledge
  • not needed by the target role computer technology knowledge
  • not needed by the target role create electrical wiring diagram skill
  • not needed by the target role design a mini wind power system skill
  • not needed by the target role design an electric heating system skill
  • not needed by the target role design circuit boards skill
  • not needed by the target role design electric power systems skill
  • not needed by the target role design electrical systems skill
  • not needed by the target role design electromagnets skill
  • not needed by the target role design sensors skill
  • not needed by the target role design smart grids skill
  • not needed by the target role design user interface skill
  • not needed by the target role domestic cooling systems knowledge
  • not needed by the target role electric heating systems knowledge
  • not needed by the target role electrical equipment components knowledge
  • not needed by the target role electrical equipment regulations knowledge
  • not needed by the target role electrical instrumentation engineering knowledge
  • not needed by the target role electrical testing methods knowledge
  • not needed by the target role electrical wiring plans knowledge
  • not needed by the target role electromagnetic spectrum knowledge
  • not needed by the target role electromagnetism knowledge
  • not needed by the target role electromagnets knowledge
  • not needed by the target role engineering control theory knowledge
  • not needed by the target role ensure equipment availability skill

33 further entries not listed here

22 gaps that are knowledge rather than practice

Knowledge gaps usually close through study. Practical skill gaps usually need something you can point at.

Skill to acquire Tier
  • required, not held environmental threats required
  • required, not held mechanical engineering required
  • optional, not held cloud technologies optional
  • optional, not held data mining optional
  • optional, not held data storage optional
  • optional, not held information extraction optional
  • optional, not held information structure optional
  • optional, not held maritime law optional
  • optional, not held microelectromechanical systems optional
  • optional, not held unstructured data optional
  • optional, not held visual presentation techniques optional
  • optional, not held CAE software optional
  • optional, not held business intelligence optional
  • optional, not held control engineering optional
  • optional, not held data analytics optional
  • optional, not held firmware optional
  • optional, not held mechatronics optional
  • optional, not held power electronics optional
  • optional, not held quality standards optional
  • optional, not held robotic components optional
  • optional, not held sensors optional
  • optional, not held statistical analysis system software optional
Index
Note

How this record was compiled

Both occupations are taken from ESCO, which lists the skills and knowledge each occupation is expected to have and marks every one required or optional. Nothing here is a prediction about hiring, and nothing here knows that a particular employer wants a particular certificate. Treat Table 3 as a starting point for your own research rather than a syllabus. The full method states what these figures can and cannot tell you.