Which activities appear in engineering job advertisements with a Master's degree and how often? What is required?

Technical planning and development:

• Development and optimization of technical systems, products or processes
• Analysis and solution of technical problems
• Carrying out simulations and tests to validate designs
• Creation of prototypes and their further development

Project management and coordination:

• Planning and managing projects, often in interdisciplinary teams
• Budget and time management of development projects
• Communication with various stakeholders, both internally and externally
• Ensuring quality and compliance with standards and specifications

Research and innovation:

• Collaboration in research projects and development of new technologies
• Literature research and trend analysis in relation to technical developments
• Development of concepts for product or process improvement

approx. 15% of the time

Technical advice and support:

• Supporting other departments or customers with technical issues
• Advice on the selection of materials, processes or technologies
• Documentation and training of employees or customers on technical topics

approx. 10% of the time

Quality management and standards:

• Checking and ensuring that technical solutions comply with applicable standards and regulations
• Implementation of quality assurance measures and tests

approx. 5% of the time

• Completed basic education or studies
• Master's degree in Engineering UAS
• Professional experience

• Specialized experience in the area of the advertised position
• Technical expertise in engineering disciplines
• Knowledge of project management
• Knowledge of quality management and standards
• German and English language skills

• Mathematical and analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Teamwork and interdisciplinarity
• Independence and problem-solving skills
• Critical thinking

• Flexibility and adaptability: Engineers often have to react to changes in projects, technologies or markets and adapt their way of working. A high level of adaptability is therefore a key skill.
• Initiative and self-management: The ability to work independently, recognize problems and find solutions is particularly important in research and development projects and when working on new products or innovations.
• Leadership skills (depending on the position): Leadership skills are important in more senior or managerial positions. This includes the ability to motivate and lead teams and communicate a clear vision in order to successfully implement projects.