Trainee Engineers are required to have their own set of roles and responsibilities to accurately learn and practice their engineering knowledge in the job. Typically, these responsibilities include:
- Gather information: Research and collect data about the subject matter such as industry standards, technical specifications, CAD files, measurements, etc.
- Understand concepts: Review and analyze data, evaluate different engineering solutions, and form a coherent understanding of the problem.
- Problem solving: Apply engineering principles and methodology to design a product, using CAD software and other tools.
- Construct prototypes: Assemble prototypes using the supplied documentations and design specifications.
- Testing: Perform tests to determine the product efficiency and quality, modify details if needed, and conduct safety checks.
- Documentation: Create reports to document the results of the tests and assessments, evaluation and improvements