Development Engineer
Discoverer of technical improvements
Fields of activity | Development Engineer
As a development engineer, you’ll design and optimize products, systems, plants, instruments, and processes of all kinds. Your exact tasks will depend on your area of specialization within engineering, such as energy technology or mechanical engineering. You’ll always be looking for the best possible solutions to improve existing systems and make them more efficient.
The role of a development engineer includes a wide range of tasks. You’ll create concepts, including technical drawings, models, and prototypes, and calculate both technical and economic factors such as functionality and costs. For improved or completed products, you’ll test their functionality and present innovations to customers or management.
Personal requirements | Development Engineer
- Technical understanding and good mathematical knowledge
- Innovative ability
- Problem solving skills
- Organizational skills and flexibility
- Ability to work in a team and communication skills
Path to the profession | Development Engineer
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Take the testPotential jobs | Development Engineer
As a development engineer, you’ll be needed in almost all technically oriented industries, for example, in medical technology, software development, the automotive and aerospace industry, and plant engineering. You may be employed directly by a company or work in an engineering office supporting a variety of clients. Alternatively, you can start your own business as a development engineer.